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I have developed itchy anus. Can this be because of worms?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am just recovering from loose motion (lasted for 3 to 4 days). I am better now. I have developed itchy anus. Not exactly the anus however in the surroundings. Can this be of worms? Please advice any medicine and any cream if needed. Please suggest brand name and composition as well. No other discomfort as of now. The stool is improving. Please mention dosage of medicine and how to apply cream. I have a question as well, can an adult (myself, 34 years old) have worms or pinworms?

Currently, I am taking Brakke twice daily one after breakfast and one after dinner for five days (three more left), Cyraflora once daily after dinner for 10 days (seven more left), Pantocid DSR one in morning in empty stomach (for seven days, two more left), blood pressure medicine (Telday 40 mg) lifelong.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

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Hi,

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Yes, anyone can get worms in stomach. I would recommend in such cases to apply Smuth cream (Milk of Magnesia and Liquid Paraffin) locally in the anal area twice daily for three days. Take tablet Mebex 100 mg twice a day for three days. Let me know if your itching persists after three days.

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Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Mebex 100 is out of stock. Please suggest alternate medicine.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hi,

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You can take tablet Bandy (Albendazole) 400 a single tablet which has to be taken by crushing in the mouth followed by chewing it.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

When to take? Can I take at night after dinner today and for how many days?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hi,

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This tablet you just need to take a single dose only. Yes, you can take it in the night and no need to repeat it.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 12, 2018
Reviewed At April 22, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anshul Varshney is a highly skilled Critical Care Physician specializing in nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. He is committed to providing advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients while addressing complex medical conditions affecting the kidneys, lungs, and immune system. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive treatment tailored to individual patient needs.

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