Pinworm treatment for kids usually involves an antiparasitic (deworming) medicine selected based on the child’s age and the likely parasite. Because children can be more sensitive to side effects, pinworm medicine should not be started without guidance from a pediatrician.
Common pinworm treatment for kids includes over-the-counter pyrantel pamoate for many children age 2 and up, or prescription mebendazole or albendazole when appropriate.
For children under 2 years old, clinicians often focus first on strict hygiene and environmental control, and only consider medication if symptoms are significant and impairing the child's development or nutrition status.