FDA Label for Pinworm Medicine
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Pinworm Medicine Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Reese Pharmaceutical Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each mL)
Pyrantel Pamoate 144mg/mL (the equivalent of 50mg pyrantel base)
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Anthelimintic
Indications & Usage
Uses for the treatment of pinworns
Warnings
Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
- you're pregnant
- have liver disease
Otc - When Using
When using this product abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness sometimes occur after taking this drug. If any of these symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
- shake well before use
- read bottle label and package insert carefully before taking this medication
- treat the entire household unless otherwise advised
- 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
- it 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 |
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients
banana flavor, citric acid, gylcerin, lecithin, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, povidone, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, and water
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