Threadworm Flashcards
1
Q
Mebendazole (combantrin)
A
Antiparasitic 100mg (1 tab) stat for ppl >10kg
Repeat in 2 weeks to prevent treatment failure
2
Q
Pyrantel (P&BF)
A
Dose: 10mg/kg MAX 750mg
Repeat in 2 weeks’ time to prevent failure
3
Q
Lifestyle Tips (Threadworms)
A
Personal hygiene – keep nails short, wash bed linen and towels in hot wash, wash hands and under nails, wash hands after toilet, children wear underwear at night.
Kids will get grumpy
Don’t need to treat to prevent.