Pinworm Treatment (pyrantel pamoate)
Anthelmintics Oral Suspension, Oral (Final Dose Form)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Pyrantel pamoate is a pyrimidine-derivative anthelmintic agent.
USES: This medication is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Pyrantel belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics. It works by making the worms unable to move (paralyzed) so that the body can remove them naturally in the stool.
This medication may be used to self-treat pinworm infections. For other types of worm infections (such as roundworm, hookworm), use this product only as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years unless directed by the doctor.
Generic name: pyrantel pamoate
Pronunciation: (pye-RAN-tel)
Drug class: Anthelmintics
Therapeutic class: Anti-Infective Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Pinworm Treatment:
- Ascariasis
- Enterobiasis
- Mixed Intestinal Helminthiasis
Also known as: Infestation By Ascaris Lumbricoides, Multiple Helminth Infection, Oxyuriasis, Threadworm Infection.
Dosing
Dosage of pyrantel pamoate is expressed in terms of pyrantel.
Pyrantel pamoate is administered orally.
Pyrantel pamoate may be taken without regard to meals, and may be taken or mixed with milk or fruit juice.
The oral suspension should be shaken well prior to using.
Special diet, fasting, or purgation prior to administration of pyrantel pamoate is not necessary. Patients should be advised of hygienic precautions needed to minimize reinfection.
Patients undertaking self-medication of enterobiasis should be provided information supplied by the manufacturer that describes dosage, hygienic precautions needed to minimize reinfection, symptoms of pinworm infections, the worm's life cycle, and how to locate and identify the worm. The presence of pinworms should be confirmed visually before initiating self-medication.
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Pinworm Medicine 144 Mg/Ml | Maintenance | Take 11 mg/kg by oral route once, not to exceed 1 gram. |
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Skin rash
Less Frequent
- Abdominal pain with cramps
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsy
- Headache disorder
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions
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Reproduction studies in animals using pyrantel pamoate have not revealed evidence of harm to the fetus. There also was no evidence of impaired fertility in rats. There are no adequate and controlled studies to date using pyrantel pamoate in pregnant women, and the drug should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Pregnant women considering self-medication with the drug should do so only under the direction of a clinician.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ascariasis | ||
| B77 | ICD10CM | Ascariasis |
| B77.0 | ICD10CM | Ascariasis with intestinal complications |
| B77.8 | ICD10CM | Ascariasis with other complications |
| B77.81 | ICD10CM | Ascariasis pneumonia |
| B77.89 | ICD10CM | Ascariasis with other complications |
| B77.9 | ICD10CM | Ascariasis, unspecified |
| Enterobiasis | ||
| B80 | ICD10CM | Enterobiasis |
| Mixed intestinal helminthiasis | ||
| B81.4 | ICD10CM | Mixed intestinal helminthiases |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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