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Ingredient: Pyrantel pamoate.

Dosage Form:

Liquid (Caramel flavor): 50 mg pyrantel (as pamoate) per mL.

FDA Indication/Dosages:

Treatment of enterobiasis (pinworm infection): A single dose of 11 mg/kg (5 mg/lb) is given based on body weight of the patient. The maximum total dose is 1 g. Dose may be given without regard to meals or time of day.

Weight: Dose:

>90 kg: 1 g

68 kg: 750 mg

45 kg: 500 mg

23 kg: 250 mg

14 kg: 150 mg

9 kg: 100 mg  

Pharmacology: Pyrantel is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent which was first introduced into practice for use in veterinary medicine. It causes marked, persistent nicotinic activation, which results in spastic paralysis of pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms. It is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract which lowers its toxicity and contributes to its effectiveness against gastrointestinal nematodes.

Evaluation: Symptoms of pinworm infection include severe anal itching, insomnia, GI distress, irritability, enuresis, and secondary infection caused by scratching. The only definitive diagnosis of pinworm infections is by visual inspection of the anal area, preferably at bedtime when the worms migrate out of the anus to lay their eggs. Pinworms are ¼ to ½ inch long with white bodies and pointed tails and they live in the upper portions of the large intestines of infected animals. Pinworms are spread by ingestion of eggs which have fallen off the host onto bedding or clothing.

Contraindications/Precautions: Do not use in patients with hepatic disease. Do not use during pregnancy or in children less than 2 years of age unless directed to do so by a physician. Do not use in patients taking piperazine; both products are mutually antagonistic.

Adverse Effects: May cause abdominal discomfort including nausea, vomiting, anorexia, cramps, or diarrhea. May cause headache, dizziness, or drowsiness.

Patient Consultation:

Shake the bottle well before using.

May be taken with food, milk, juice, or on an empty stomach at any time during the day.

Pinworm infections are highly contagious – treat all family members in close contact with the infected person.

Prevent reinfection by disinfecting toilets, changing and washing bed linens, undergarments, towels, and nightclothes once daily.

A second treatment may be beneficial in pinworm infections after a period of 2 weeks.