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Pyrantel Pamoate

Single-dose worming medicine for pinworm.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • pinworm (threadworm) treatment

Common side effects

  • abdominal cramps
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
  • headache or dizziness

Cautions

  • ask a doctor first if liver disease
  • ask a doctor if pregnant or nursing

Pregnancy: ask a doctor before use

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, pyrantel pamoate pinworm suspension label, setid 4837905f-1037-a319-e063-6294a90aba04 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations6

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
BearantelOral Liquid125 mg/ 5mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
NemocidTablet250 mgauthorized medicine importersOTC
NemocidOral Liquid250 mg/5mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
Pyrantel PamoateOral Liquid125mg/mlOTC
PyrantinOral liquid ( Suspension )50mg/ml (10ml bottle)authorized medicine importersOTC
PyrentelTablet125 mgauthorized medicine importersOTC
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