Threadworm

Question 1

What is used to treat it?

Answer 1

Treat with a single dose of an anthelmintic such as mebendazole the dose may need to be repeated in 2 weeks if infection persists.

Question 2

How can not use mebendazole?

Answer 2

Children under the age of 6 months and pregnant or breastfeeding women should be treated with hygiene measures alone for 6 weeks.

It is not licenced in use for under 2 years