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A. When untreated, pinworms can cause: 1  diarrhea. 2  significant malabsorption of food. 3  genital itching. 4  bedwetting (enuresis). 5  vaginal discharge which can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash.
Based on current evidence, it is a good idea to repeat the medicine in two weeks in order to achieve a 100-percent cure. Common side effects of the medication are stomach upset and diarrhea, but these are rare and brief. Pinworms are highly contagious. Many people are infected and have no symptoms at all. For this reason, it is recommended that the entire household be treated regardless of symptoms. Children suspected of having pinworms should not go to school until they have been treated.