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Pyrantel Pamoate

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
ProMex LLC
Label updated
2024-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Label information

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

Label information

*Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness sometimes occurs after taking this drug. If any of these conditions persist, consult a doctor.

Label information

*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, during or after medication.

Label information

Keep out of Reach of Children. In case of accidental overdose/ingestion contact a poison control center immediately.

Inactive Ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, Sugar, Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 ml Bottle Carton

VERMISOL

SUSPENSION

1 oz (30 ml)

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DailyMed Set ID: e68c503a-6f79-4f83-a6f3-c12a13fb06a0 · Version 5
NDC: 58988-1770