Community deworming programs
Age-targeted anthelmintic therapy in communities with high rates of intestinal helminth infection improves nutrition and growth. In selected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities where such infections are endemic, for children between 6 months and 12 years, use:
albendazole orally, as a single dose once a yearalbendazolealbendazolealbendazole
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.