2024年1月31日 · Pyrantel is used to treat pinworms (enterobiasis; oxyuriasis). This medicine may also be used for other worm infections as determined by your doctor. Pyrantel works by paralyzing the worms.

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2023年8月10日 · Pyrantel is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body. Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by pinworms. Pyrantel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

2023年9月18日 · Pyrantel pamoate is used as an antiworm medication in both humans and pet/farm animals. Pyrantel pamoate stiffens and paralyses the muscles of intestinal worms by depolarizing their nerve and muscle cell membranes.

2024年2月20日 · Pyrantel pamoate is available without prescription. Treatment involves two doses of medication with the second dose given two weeks after the first dose. The medications kill worms but cannot kill eggs.

2024年4月14日 · Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Pyrantel Pamoate Tablets. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects.

Pyrantel, an antiworm medication, is used to treat roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other worm infections. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should this medicine be used? Pyrantel comes as a capsule and a liquid to take by mouth.

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Take on an empty stomach or with a meal, milk, or fruit juice. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals.