Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands

Hookworms

Pathogens

Ancylostoma caninum

Ancylostoma duodenale

Necator americanus

Preferred Therapy

Albendazole 400 mg x 1 dose

Alternative Therapy

Pyrantel 11 mg/kg q24hr x 3 days
(Max dose: 1 gram)

Pyrantel Dosing Table