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Hookworm infection is treated with albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel pamoate. Dosage is the same for children as for adults. Albendazole should be taken with food. Albendazole is not FDA-approved for treating hookworm infection.

Drug Dosage for adults and children
Albendazole 400 mg orally once
Mebendazole 100 mg orally twice a day for 3 days or 500 mg orally once
Pyrantel pamoate 11 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1 g) orally daily for 3 days
 
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