Pyrantel Pamoate Benefits & Uses

Pyrantel Pamoate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pinworms

Other Benefits

Pyrantel Pamoate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Pyrantel Pamoate Related Warnings

Is the use of Pyrantel Pamoate safe for pregnant women?

Pyrantel Pamoate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pyrantel Pamoate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Pyrantel Pamoate safe during breastfeeding?

Pyrantel Pamoate should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Pyrantel Pamoate on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Pyrantel Pamoate on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pyrantel Pamoate on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Pyrantel Pamoate on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyrantel Pamoate on the Heart?

You can take Pyrantel Pamoate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pyrantel Pamoate with Other Drugs

Pyrantel Pamoate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Sodium Iodide

Pyrantel Pamoate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrantel Pamoate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Liver Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Pyrantel Pamoate

Is this Pyrantel Pamoate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pyrantel Pamoate has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pyrantel Pamoate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pyrantel Pamoate can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pyrantel Pamoate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pyrantel Pamoate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pyrantel Pamoate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyrantel Pamoate

Taking Pyrantel Pamoate with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrantel Pamoate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pyrantel Pamoate with alcohol.

Unknown