PYRANTEL PAMOATE

Indications & Dose:

• BY MOUTH

Adult and Children

• Roundworm, pinworm, trichostrongylosis:

PO 11 mg/kg as a single dose; max 1 g/dose; repeat in 2 wk for pinworm infection

• Hookworm:

• BY MOUTH 

PO 11 mg/kg qd for 3 days 

Contraindications:

Hepatic and renal impairment, Chronic neurologic disease

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Child <2 yr 

Interaction:

Drugs

Piperazine: Mutual antagonism 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, insomnia
GI: Abdominal cramps, anorexia, diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, nausea, vomiting
SKIN: Rash

Patient And Carer Advice: