Treatment targeted against Enterobius vermicularis; All family members should be treated at the same time
Mebendazole 100mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Okay during breastfeeding
Albendazole 400mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Pyrantel Pamoate (Pin-x) 11mg/kg (max 1g), THEN repeat in 2 weeks
First choice for pregnant patients
Treat in pregnancy only if the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness); withhold until the 3rd trimester if possible.
Okay during breastfeeding
First choice for pregnant patients
Treat in pregnancy only if the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness); withhold until the 3rd trimester if possible.
Treat in pregnancy only if the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness); withhold until the 3rd trimester if possible.
2 years or older:
Mebendazole 100mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Albendazole 400mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
<2 years
Albendazole 200 mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks
Mebendazole 100mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Albendazole 400mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Albendazole 200 mg PO once, THEN repeat in 2 weeks
Arthropod and parasitic antibiotics
Bioterrorism antibiotics
Aminoglycosides
Beta-lactams
Tetracyclines
Immunocompromised antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones
Skin and soft tissue antibiotics