Roundworm infection

1albendazole orally, as a single dosealbendazolealbendazolealbendazole

adult: 400 mg. For dosage adjustment in adults with kidney impairment, see albendazole dosage adjustment

child 6 months or older and 10 kg or more: 400 mg

child 6 months or older and less than 10 kg: 200 mg

OR

2mebendazole 100 mg (child 10 kg or less: 50 mg) orally, 12-hourly for 3 days mebendazolemebendazolemebendazole

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3pyrantel (adult and child) 10 mg/kg up to 1 g orally, as a single dose (repeat after 7 days if heavy infection). For dosage adjustment in adults with kidney impairment, see pyrantel dosage adjustment. pyrantelpyrantelpyrantel