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Talk to Gynecologist on Albendazole/mebendazole In 3rd Trimester Of Pregnancy

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Asking For Sister, Female 28, islamabad

i wanted to ask if a pregnant women with no issues in pregnancy can take albendazole/mebendazole in her last trimester of pregnancy to deworm herself ? will this drug cause any harm to the fetus? she is surffering from pin worms that very uncomfortable at night and cause her to strain and itch and burn in anal region .

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Aoa according to WHO recommendation. She can deworm herself by single dose albendazole( 400mg) or mebendazole ( 500mg) in Third trimester. Thanks


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thankyou dr.

4 years ago

General Physician in Lahore - Dr. Ghina Zahid

yes she can


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thankyou dr.

4 years ago

Gynecologist in Islamabad - Dr. Kousar Kiani

Dr. Kousar Kiani - Gynecologist

MBBS, FCPS (Obstetrics & Gynecology) | Islamabad

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She can take these medicine safely no harm to baby



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thankyou dr.

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