PYRANTEL PAMOATE tablet

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 TABLET
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 TABLET)
Pyrantel Pamoate 180 mg (62.5mg pyrantel base per 180 mg of pyrantel
pamoate)
PURPOSE
Anthelmintic
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for the treatment of Pinworms.
WARNINGS
Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness
sometimes occur after taking this
drug. If any of these conditions persist consult a doctor
If you are pregnant or have liver disease, don't take this product
unless directed by a doctor.
DIRECTIONS
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)
READ INSERT CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
25-37 lb
2 tablet
38-62 lbs
4 tablets
63-87 lbs
6 tablets
88-112 lbs
8 tablets
113-137 lbs
10 tablets
138-162 lbs
12 tablets
163-187 lbs
14 tablets
over 188 lbs
16 tablets
Take only according to directions and don't exceed 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 house hold 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.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental
overdose/ingestion contact a poison control
center immediately.