I have threadworms and took 1 tablet of Mebendazole 4 days ago but still I poop !
Question: How long do the dead or alive threadoworms stay in the gut? Thanks
Answers: How long do the dead or alive threadoworms stay in the gut? Thanks
As long as the pinworms (threadworms) are dead, this isn't a problem. They will remain in your intestinal tract until you expel them all. The mebendazole can be repeated in 3 more days and, if necessary, again in 6 weeks if the infection persists. But because the med doesn't treat eggs, you may require another dose of mebendazole in two weeks after the eggs hatch.
Medication kills the worms, but not their eggs which can survive for two weeks. Therefore, you also need strict hygiene measures for two weeks after taking medication to prevent you from swallowing eggs which may cause a new infection.
You may see dead ones for up to 2 weeks but that is if you dont get RE-infected. If you do then you need another round of meds. These worms eggs can live outside the body for up to 2 weeks also so make sure you wash all your bed clothes and under cloths and wash your hands very well when you are done. Actually just take a shower after you have decontaminated your living area.
it could be a couple of days for the worms to completely go out of your system. most likely there were a lot of them in you.... it will take time.
take another dose two to three weeks after the first.they are still coming out because it takes afew days to kill them nasty little bleeders.