FDA Label for Mebendamax Pinworm
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Mebendamax Pinworm Product Label
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Otc - Purpose
Active ingredient (in each tablet) | Purpose |
Pyrantel pamoate 180 (equivalent to 62.5mg of pyrantel base)......... | Pinworm treatment |
Use
For the treatment of pinworms.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You
- have liver disease
- are pregnant
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- 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
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In case of an accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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
| 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 lbs. | 2 tablets |
| 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 |
| 188 lbs. and over | 16 tablets |
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, povidone k-30, silicon dioxide, talc
Dist. By:
Pharmadel LLC.
New Castle, DE 19720
1-866-359-3478
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