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Pyrantel Pamoate

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
ProMex LLC
Label updated
2018-01-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Pyrantel Pamoate 180 mg (62.5mg pyrantel base per 180 mg of pyrantel pamoate)

PURPOSE

Anthelmintic

Use

for the treatment of Pinworms.

Warnings

Label information

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.
Label information

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

Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium, Crospovidone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Tablet Blister Pack Carton

VERMISOL
TABLET

Contains 20 Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e68dd24a-93f8-4e2e-a698-d9ad9a7cebac · Version 2
NDC: 58988-1760