Does Alpen need to be given once more?
Patient: My daughter had 2,3 half cm worms coming out of her anus.she was given 10ml single dose of albendazole ip of 400mg under brand name alpen.Next morning in her stool she had live worms.Is it necessary to give her another dose to relieve her of all the worms.also is the worms related to her eating ready to eat noodles often.Thanking you Doctor: Hi,Albendazole is very effective against all types of worms.It will take some time to eradicate all worms from the system so you can wait for some time to get all worms eradicated from GI tract.One course is enough but you can repeat the course after 1-2 weeks if required.Keep her nail well cut and maintain good nails and hand hygiene.Ok and take care.