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Pyrantel Pamoate

    Brands

    DEA Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; Pin Rid, Pin X

    • Anthelmintics

    Oral, anthelmintic agent
    Used for roundworm, hookworm, pinworm
    Available OTC

    Indicated for the treatment of enterobiasis (pinworm infection).

    For the treatment of ascariasis (roundworm infection).
    For the treatment of hookworm infection.
    For the treatment of trichostrongyliasis.

    Hypersensitivity

    Intestinal obstruction

    Hepatic disease

    • Dizziness
    • Drowsiness
    • Insomnia
    • Headache
    • Rash
    • Anorexia
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Abdominal cramps
    • Diarrhea
    • Tenesmus
    • Elevated LFTs
    • Weakness

    Caution in anemia, hepatic impairment, malnutrition

    Some products may contain sodium benzoate

    Treat all family members in close contact with the patient (infection easily spread)

    Pregnancy Category: C

    Lactation: unknown

    Adults

    11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.

    Geriatric

    11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.

    Adolescents

    11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.

    Children

    2 years and older: 11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.
    1 year: 11 mg/kg/dose PO has been used off-label.

    Infants

    11 mg/kg/dose PO has been used off-label.

    Neonates

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Pyrantel pamoate

    oral suspension

    • 250mg/5mL (as base)

    capsule

    • 180mg (equivalent to 62.5mg base)

    chewable tablet

    • 720.5mg (equivalent to 250mg base)