Threadworm

Question 1

Mebendazole (combantrin)

Answer 1

Antiparasitic 100mg (1 tab) stat for ppl >10kg
Repeat in 2 weeks to prevent treatment failure

Question 2

Pyrantel (P&BF)

Answer 2

 Dose: 10mg/kg MAX 750mg

Repeat in 2 weeks’ time to prevent failure

Question 3

Lifestyle Tips (Threadworms)

Answer 3

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.