Antiparasitic Articles
Evidence-based articles about antiparasitic from certified pharmacists
Pinworm Treatment: OTC Pyrantel vs Mebendazole vs Albendazole, Doses, the 2 Week Repeat and Household Rules
Pinworm is treated with OTC pyrantel pamoate or prescription mebendazole or albendazole, given twice two weeks apart to the whole household. This guide covers the tape test, the pyrantel dose by weight, what the US labels say next to CDC's advice, a 2026 trial comparing the three drugs, egg survival and hygiene, children under 2, pregnancy, US pharmacy cost and when to see a doctor.
Ivermectin and Fenbendazole Tablets: The Combination Tablet vs Separate Tablets
Ivermectin and fenbendazole come as one combination tablet (Wormentel Duo 156: fenbendazole 150 mg plus ivermectin 6 mg) or as separate tablets. This guide shows how the fixed ratio lines up with the Stromectol weight-band dose, why daily dosing and food create conflicts between the two drugs, the safety record of each, better-studied alternatives and the cost of each route.
Wormentel Duo (Ivermectin + Albendazole): The Combination Antiparasitic Explained
Ivermectin and Fenbendazole Protocol: Complete Guide to Combined Use
The ivermectin and fenbendazole protocol combines two antiparasitic medications with different mechanisms. Learn proper dosing schedules, safety considerations, and how to access these medications in the USA.
Praziquantel for Humans: What It Treats, Dose by Weight, Safety and US Cost
Praziquantel (Biltricide and generic 600 mg tablets) treats schistosomiasis and liver flukes in people aged 1 year and older. This guide covers the US label dose by weight, how many tablets a course takes, contraindications and warnings, WHO's 40 mg/kg schedule, what a course costs US pharmacies, why dog and cat dewormers are not for humans, and what the FDA says about importing medicines.
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