Pyrantel Pamoate
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each 1mL)
Pyrantel Pamoate 144 mg/mL (50mg pyrantel base per mL)
Purpose
Anthelmintic
Use
for the treatment of pinworms.
Warnings
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
*Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness sometimes occurs after taking this drug. If any of these conditions persist, consult a doctor.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
*If you are pregnant or have liver disease, do not take this product unless directed by a doctor.
Directions
Shake well before use. Adults, children 12 years of age and over, and children 2 years to under 12 years of age: Oral dosage is a single dose of 5 milligrams of pyrantel base per pound, or 11 milligrams per kilogram, of body weight. Do not exceed 1 gram (1000 mg).
*Read package insert carefully before taking this medication. Take only according to directions and do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a doctor. Medication should only be taken one time as a single dose; do not repeat treatment unless directed by a doctor. When one individual in a household has pinworms, the entire household should be treated unless otherwise advised. See Warnings. If any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment consult a doctor. If any symptoms or pinworms are still present after treatment, consult 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.
| Under 25 lbs or 2 yrs. | Don't use unless directed by a doctor |
| 25-37 lbs | ½ teaspoonful |
| 38-62 lbs | 1 teaspoonful |
| 63-87 lbs | 1 ½ teaspoonful |
| 88-112 lbs | 2 teaspoonful |
| 113-137 lbs | 2 ½ teaspoonful |
| 138-162 lbs | 3 teaspoonful |
| 163-187lbs | 3 ½ teaspoonful |
| over 188 lbs | 4 teaspoonful |
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of Reach of Children. In case of accidental overdose/ingestion contact a poison control center immediately.
Inactive Ingredients
Purified Water, Glycerin, Sugar, Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate