Pyrantel Pamoate
Pyrantel Pamoate is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient PYRANTEL PAMOATE manufactured by ProMex LLC administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20180102.
- Generic name
- PYRANTEL PAMOATE
- Manufacturer
- ProMex LLC
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 58988-1760
- Application
- part357B
- Label effective
- 20180102
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Use for the treatment of Pinworms.
Dosage & Administration
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.
Contraindications
Not available.
Warnings
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.
Adverse Reactions
Not available.