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pinworm treatment

PYRANTEL PAMOATE

Standard Dose
Directions ■ shake well before use ■ read bottle label and package insert carefully before taking this medication ■ treat the entire household unless otherwise advised. See Warnings ■ do not repeat treatment unless directed by 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 ■ if signs of pinworms persist after treatment, consult a doctor Weight Dosage (taken as a single dose) Less than 25 lb. or under 2 yrs.old Do not use unless directed by a doctor 25-37 lb. 1/2 teaspoonful 38-62 lb. 1 teaspoonful 63-87 lb. 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls 88-112 lb. 2 teaspoonfuls 113-137 lb. 2 1/2 teaspoonfuls 138-162 lb. 3 teaspoonfuls 163-187 lb. 3 1/2 teaspoonfuls 188 lb. and over 4 teaspoonfuls
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for the treatment of pinworns
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the treatment of pinworns Dosage and administration Directions ■ shake well before use ■ read bottle label and package insert carefully before taking this medication ■ treat the entire household unless otherwise advised.

See Warnings ■ do not repeat treatment unless directed by a doctor ■ this product can be taken any time of day, with or without meals.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the treatment of pinworns Dosage and administration Directions ■ shake well before use ■ read bottle label and package insert carefully before taking this medication ■ treat the entire household unless otherwise advised. See Warnings ■ do not repeat treatment unless directed by 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 ■ if signs of pinworms persist after treatment, consult a doctor Weight Dosage (taken as a single dose) Less than 25 lb. or under 2 yrs.old Do not use unless directed by a doctor 25-37 lb. 1/2 teaspoonful 38-62 lb. 1 teaspoonful 63-87 lb. 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls 88-112 lb. 2 teaspoonfuls 113-137 lb. 2 1/2 teaspoonfuls 138-162 lb. 3 teaspoonfuls 163-187 lb. 3 1/2 teaspoonfuls 188 lb. and over 4 teaspoonfuls Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.