Management of strongyloidiasis in immunocompetent patients

To treat strongyloidiasis (Strongyloides stercoralis infection) in immunocompetent patients, use:

1ivermectin (adult and child 15 kg or more) 200 micrograms/kg orally with fatty food, as a single dose; repeat after 7 to 14 daysivermectinivermectinivermectin

OR

2albendazole orally with fatty food, 12-hourly for 3 days; repeat course after 7 to 14 daysalbendazolealbendazolealbendazole

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.