Shake well before use. Adults, children 12 years of age and over, and children 2 years to under 12 years of age: Oral dosage is a single dose of 5 milligrams of pyrantel base per pound, or 11 milligrams per kilogram, of body weight. Do not exceed 1 gram (1000 mg). Weight Dosage (Taken as a single dose) Under 25 lbs or 2 yrs. Don't use unless directed by a doctor 25-37 lbs ½ teaspoonful 38-62 lbs 1 teaspoonful 63-8...
Pyrantel Pamoate 144 mg/mL (50mg pyrantel base per mL)
Purpose
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Anthelmintic
Use
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
for the treatment of pinworms.
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
*Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness sometimes occurs after taking this drug. If any of these conditions persist, consult a doctor.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
*If you are pregnant or have liver disease, do not take this product unless directed by a doctor.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Shake well before use. Adults, children 12 years of age and over, and children 2 years to under 12 years of age: Oral dosage is a single dose of 5 milligrams of pyrantel base per pound, or 11 milligrams per kilogram, of body weight. Do not exceed 1 gram (1000 mg).
Weight
Dosage (Taken as a single dose)
Under 25 lbs or 2 yrs.
Don't use unless directed by a doctor
25-37 lbs
½ teaspoonful
38-62 lbs
1 teaspoonful
63-87 lbs
1 ½ teaspoonful
88-112 lbs
2 teaspoonful
113-137 lbs
2 ½ teaspoonful
138-162 lbs
3 teaspoonful
163-187lbs
3 ½ teaspoonful
over 188 lbs
4 teaspoonful
*Read package insert carefully before taking this medication. Take only according to directions and do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a doctor. Medication should only be taken one time as a single dose; do not repeat treatment unless directed by a doctor. When one individual in a household has pinworms, the entire household should be treated unless otherwise advised. See Warnings. If any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment consult a doctor. If any symptoms or pinworms are still present after treatment, consult a doctor.
*This product can be taken any time of day, with or without meals, it may be taken alone or with milk or fruit juice. Use of a laxative is not necessary prior to, during or after medication.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of Reach of Children. In case of accidental overdose/ingestion contact a poison control center immediately.
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