howdo you get rid of pinworms without medication?

Answer 1

If one person in a household gets pinworms, the infestation easily can spread. Self-care measures can help prevent that spread. Use these measures for three days after taking the pinworm medication:

Avoid scratching the area around the rectum or any other infected area.

Everyone in the household should keep his or her hands and fingers away from the nose and mouth, except just after washing.

Make sure your children wash their hands and fingernails thoroughly, especially after using the bathroom and before eating anything.

Keep your children's fingernails short.

Discourage thumb sucking and nail biting.

Have your child wear shorts or panties under pajamas.

Give your child a shower each morning and remove shorts or panties in shower. Wash immediately.

Clean the toilet seat and bathtub after use.

Vacuum or wet-mop your child's room. Eggs that are scattered on the floor are infectious for one to three weeks.

Pinworms can be treated successfully with prescription medication. The most commonly used medications are pyrantel pamoate and mebendazole. Pinworms are an annoying condition but not a serious one. You will need a doctor's care to get rid of the infestation.

Answer 2

As far as I know, there is no treatment without medication. But here's what emedicinehealth.com says about treating Pinworms:

Pinworms Treatment

Medical Treatment

Albendazole (Albenza) is the most common treatment for pinworms.


Treatment is a single tablet, which kills the worms. There are different strengths for adults and children younger than 2 years.


Because eggs can survive for a few weeks, you will have to take a second dose 2 weeks later to lessen the chance of reinfection.


Mebendazole (Vermox) and pyrantel pamoate (Pin-Rid, Pin-X) also work. They are also taken in a single dose and repeated 2 weeks later.


Because it is common for everyone in a household to have pinworms at the same time, your doctor may recommend that everyone be treated at the same time.


Your doctor may also recommend tap water enemas to help flush out the pinworms and reduce symptoms.


After taking the pills, you should also do the following:


Get into the habit of carefully washing your hands after using the toilet, and before and after eating.


Thoroughly launder all bedding, clothing, and toys to destroy any lingering eggs.


Launder all bedding every 3-7 days for 3 weeks.


Wash underwear and pajamas daily for 2 weeks.

Answer 3

i dont know that you can, however i have seen that you can buy medication otc, and even off the internet
if embarassment is the problem

Answer 4

that is the only way

Answer 5

you don't