FDA Label for Pyrantel Pamoate
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Pyrantel Pamoate Product Label
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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.
Otc - Ask Doctor
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.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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
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