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Medical Conditions - Anthelmintic Medicine

Anthelmintic medicine falls under the category of antiparasitic drugs used to remove parasitic worms (helminths) that cause infection in the body. Anthelmintics are selectively toxic to the parasites and not the host.

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Which medicines are used to treat parasitic infection?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. It is important to find out which type of worm infection you are suffering from. Hundreds of worms enter the body, and the treatment varies depending on the type of worm.

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Does a wrong dose of Albendazole cause harm to the baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The recommended dose below 2 years of age is only 200 mg. Albendazole is an anthelmintic or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae.

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