What medicine should be used for worm infection while breastfeeding?

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Hello pharmacist,
I am breastfeeding my baby for almost 2 months. I see I have worms. So the pharmacist asked me what medicine should I take for worm infection while breastfeeding? Thank you pharmacist.
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Answered by Pharmacist Vu Van Linh - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What medicine should I use for worm infection while breastfeeding? ”, the pharmacist would like to answer as follows:
The condition of helminth infection is related to the number of worms. People infected with worms in small numbers (few worms) usually do not get the infection. Small numbers of worms do not cause significant symptoms. When worms exist in the body in large numbers, they cause a variety of symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain, malnutrition, weakness, and reduced physical growth. An excessive number of worms can cause intestinal obstruction, requiring surgery.
You need to go for a test to see if there is really a worm infection, what kind of infection so that a specialist can prescribe appropriate medication.
If you still have questions about worm infection while breastfeeding, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!