Efficacy of Albendazole-Pyrantel Pamoate Compared to Albendazole Alone for Infection in Children: A Double Blind Randomised Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND

Soil transmitted helminths (STH) are intestinal nematodes and constitute one of the most neglected tropical diseases to exist. : This study determined the efficacy of albendazole-pyrantel pamoate compared to albendazole in 8-12 years old children with infection.

METHODS

A randomised controlled trial was conducted between October 2017 and February 2018 on participants whose stool examinations confirmed the presence of infection. The subjects were randomised into two groups. The statistical analysis used Chi-square test.

RESULTS

There were 392 of 600 children at five public elementary schools in Bangli and Bali and were infected with . The cure rate of infection seven days following treatment was lower with the combination of albendazole and pyrantel pamoate compared to that of albendazole. The egg reduction rate of infection was lower with the combination of albendazole and pyrantel pamoate compared to albendazole.

CONCLUSION

The study indicated that a combination of albendazole and pyrantel pamoate does not improve cure rate or egg reduction rate in 8-12 years old children with infection.