Treats worm infections such as pinworms and roundworms.Belongs to a class of drugs called anthelmintics
Brand Names:
Pinworm, Pamix, Pin-X, Ascarel
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pyrantel. Avoid using pyrantel if you are being treated for myasthenia gravis or are taking piperazine (Vermizine®)
Uses:
Tablet, Liquid
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
May be taken with or without food.
Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the correct amount with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, light, and moisture. The oral liquid may be refrigerated, but do not freeze.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
If you are taking pyrantel for hookworms or whipworms, ask your doctor about taking iron supplements.
Tell your doctor if you are taking theophylline. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, talk to your doctor before taking pyrantel.
Pyrantel may make you dizzy. Be careful when driving a car or operating machinery.
Have all members of your household checked because pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.
To avoid being re-infected, wash your bedding and night clothes in hot soapy water.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
