Pinworm
Reese Pharmaceutical Company
Elge Inc
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each mL)
Pyrantel Pamoate 144mg/mL (the equivalent of 50mg pyrantel base)
Purpose
Purpose
Anthelimintic
Uses
Uses for the treatment of pinworns
Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage
Ask a doctor before use if
- you're pregnant
- have liver disease
When using this product abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness sometimes occur after taking this drug. If any of these symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Directions
- shake well before use
-
read bottle label and package insert carefully before taking this medication
- treat the entire household unless otherwise advised
- do not repeat treatment unless directed by a doctor
- this product can be taken any time of day, with or without meals. It may be taken alone or with milk or fruit juice. Use of a laxative is not necessary prior to, during or after medication
- it signs of pinworms persist after treatment, consult a doctor
Weight
|
Dosage (taken as a single dose) |
Less than 25 lb. or under 2 yrs.old |
Do not use unless directed by a doctor |
25-37 lb. |
1/2 teaspoonful |
38-62 lb. |
1 teaspoonful |
63-87 lb. |
1 1/2 teaspoonfuls |
88-112 lb. |
2 teaspoonfuls |
113-137 lb. |
2 1/2 teaspoonfuls |
138-162 lb. |
3 teaspoonfuls |
163-187 lb. |
3 1/2 teaspoonfuls |
188 lb. and over |
4 teaspoonfuls |
Inactive ingredients
banana flavor, citric acid, gylcerin, lecithin, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, povidone, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, and water
PinwormPyrantal pamoate SUSPENSION
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