Table 2 The dosages of drugs used in the regular and periodic treatment of hookworm infections in China
Drugs | Dosage | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Adults | Children |
Albendazole* | 400 mg once | 400 mg once |
Mebendazole* | 100 mg twice a day for 3 days | 100 mg twice a day for 3 days |
Pyrantel pamoate | 20 mg/kg (maximum dose 1 g) for 3 days | 20 mg/kg (maximum dose 1 g) for 3 days |
Levamisole | 2·5 mg/kg once; repeat after 7 days in heavy infection | 2·5 mg/kg once; repeat after 7 days in heavy infection |
Tribendimidine | 400 mg once | 200 mg once |