Pyrantel Pamoate

Pyrantel Pamoate comes under the class of anti-helminthic drugs. It is helpful in curing worm infections including pinworms, whipworms, roundworms and hookworms. The drug works by killing the infection-causing worms. The worms destroyed by this medicine get eliminated from the body through the stool.

Use Pyrantel Pamoate with caution in patients with liver impairment, anemia, malnutrition, or pregnancy. Since pinworm infections are easily spread to others, treat all family members in close contact with the patient.

The drug can be consumed with food. It is recommended to consume this medication at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is also important to complete the course of medication. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the healthcare expert. Do not skip any dose or take an overdose. This can worsen your medical condition.

The drug can cause a few side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, hair loss and vomiting. Please talk to your doctor if these symptoms stay for a longer duration of time. It is also important to get the blood tests and liver function tests done during the course of treatment. Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medication.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Worm Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Allergy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Abnormal Liver Function Tests

• Abdominal Pain

• Vertigo

• Anorexia

• Drowsiness

• Rash

• Weakness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Please consult your doctor and take all the necessary precautions as the safety of this during pregnancy is not known yet.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The use of this medicine during breastfeeding is considered safe.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have any kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have any liver problems.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this drug will be initiated within 1 - 3 hours after its administration.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is not safe to drive after taking this drug as it does make you feel dizzy and sleepy.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Pyrantel Pamoate as ingredient

• Nemocid 50Mg Suspension

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Expent 250Mg Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Wormica Sd 250Mg Syrup

  Indica Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Nemocid 250Mg Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Papa 25Mg Suspension

  Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Pymolar 250Mg Suspension

  Lark Laboratories Ltd

• Combantrin 200Mg Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Papa 250mg Tablet

  Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Wormica SD 250mg Suspension

  Indica Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Expent 250mg Suspension

  Wockhardt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

This drug is an anthelmintic medicine. It works by causing the release of acetylcholine and inhibits cholinesterase and attaching to the nerve cells and muscles of worms. Acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, thus leading to paralysis. Due to this, the worms are not able to function and get removed in the stool.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Pyrantel Pamoate effects is decreased with piperazine.

• Interaction with Food

  May be mixed with milk or fruit juice.

• Ques : What is Pyrantel Pamoate used for?

  Ans : Pyrantel Pamoate is an anthelmintic that is used in the treatment of intestinal worms infection caused by roundworms, hookworms, and pinworms.

• Ques : What are the side-effects of Pyrantel Pamoate?

  Ans : The side-effects of Pyrantel Pamoate include abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, nausea, and vomiting.

• Ques : What is the onset of action of Pyrantel Pamoate?

  Ans : The effect of Pyrantel Pamoate starts after 1 to 3 hours of administration.

• Ques : How is Pyrantel Pamoate administered?

  Ans : Pyrantel Pamoate is usually administered orally, it is metabolized rapidly and most of the action takes place in the liver.

• Ques : What is the route of elimination of Pyrantel Pamoate?

  Ans : 50% of the orally administered Pyrantel Pamoate is eliminated through feces while the 7% through urine unchanged.

• Ques : Where is Pyrantel Pamoate legal?

  Ans : Pyrantel Pamoate is legal in India, Japan, and the USA.

• Ques : Is Pyrantel Pamoate safe for patients with hepatic impairment?

  Ans : Pyrantel Pamoate worsens the symptoms of liver disorders, hence, it is advised to not use it in patients suffering from hepatic impairment.

• Ques : Is Pyrantel Pamoate safe for pediatrics?

  Ans : Pyrantel Pamoate is not recommended for children below the age of 2 unless it is an emergency.