Pyrantel

How to take it

READ THE PACKAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.

• take only according to directions
• 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
• when one individual in a household has pinworms, the entire household should be treated unless otherwise advised
• adults, children 12 years of age and over, and children 2 years to under 12 years of age:
• 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 before, during, or after medication
• oral dosage is a single dose of 5 mg of pyrantel base per pound or 11 mg of pyrantel base per kilogram of body weight not to exceed 1 gram (1000mg)
• children under 25 lbs. or 2yrs old: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Side effects, and when to stop

• any symptoms or pinworms are still present after treatment
• any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment
• any of these symptoms that sometimes occur after taking the product persist:
• abdominal cramps
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness

What to say before you start

• have liver disease
• are pregnant

Keeping it away from children

In case of an accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.