PYRANTEL PAMOATE suspension

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Pyrantel Pamoate (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (Pyrantel - UNII:4QIH0N49E7)

Available from:

ProMex LLC

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Anthelmintic for the treatment of pinworms.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

PYRANTEL PAMOATE- PYRANTEL PAMOATE SUSPENSION
PROMEX LLC
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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PYRANTEL PAMOATE
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
*Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness
sometimes
occurs after taking this drug. If any of these conditions persist,
consult a doctor.
*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).
WEIGHT
DOSAGE (TAKEN AS A SINGLE
DOSE)
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
*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, d