Precautions and warnings

Liver problems, anaemia, or severe malnutrition may occur. Also, make sure to treat people who are in close contact with the patient.

Drug Interactions

Potentially Fatal: Mutually antagonistic with piperazine.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Mode of actions

Pyrantel works well to treat infections caused by roundworms (Ascaris), threadworms (Enterobius), hookworms, and Trichostrongylus. However, it does not work against whipworms. Pyrantel kills worms by paralyzing them. Once they are paralyzed, the worms can no longer hold on and are pushed out of the body through normal movements of the intestines.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: PO Susceptible single or mixed worm infections 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
Child: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.

Adult: Ascariasis 5 mg/kg as a single dose. Max: 1 g/dose. Mass treatment of ascariasis 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose given 3-4 times/yr.
Enterobiasis 10 mg/kg repeated once after 2-4 wk. Max: 1 g/dose.
Trichinosis 10 mg/kg/day for 5 days.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

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