Pyrantel Pamoate

Brands

DEA Class; Rx

Common Brand Names; Pin Rid, Pin X

  • Anthelmintics

Oral, anthelmintic agent
Used for roundworm, hookworm, pinworm
Available OTC

Indicated for the treatment of enterobiasis (pinworm infection).

For the treatment of ascariasis (roundworm infection).
For the treatment of hookworm infection.
For the treatment of trichostrongyliasis.

Hypersensitivity

Intestinal obstruction

Hepatic disease

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Tenesmus
  • Elevated LFTs
  • Weakness

Caution in anemia, hepatic impairment, malnutrition

Some products may contain sodium benzoate

Treat all family members in close contact with the patient (infection easily spread)

Pregnancy Category: C

Lactation: unknown

Adults

11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.

Geriatric

11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.

Adolescents

11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.

Children

2 years and older: 11 mg/kg/dose PO, not to exceed 1 g/dose PO.
1 year: 11 mg/kg/dose PO has been used off-label.

Infants

11 mg/kg/dose PO has been used off-label.

Neonates

Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Pyrantel pamoate

oral suspension

  • 250mg/5mL (as base)

capsule

  • 180mg (equivalent to 62.5mg base)

chewable tablet

  • 720.5mg (equivalent to 250mg base)
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