Pyrantel pamoate

What Are The Uses Of Pyrantel pamoate?

Pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic and an over-the-counter medication which paralyzes the worms and is used for the treatment of following conditions:

• Pinworm infections
• Roundworm infections
• Hookworm infections

What Are The Side Effects Of Pyrantel pamoate?

Some common side effects that may be caused by the administration of pyrantel pamoate are:

• Diarrhoea, vomiting
• Trouble sleeping, stomach/abdominal cramps
• Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness
• A headache, loss of appetite

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Pyrantel pamoate?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug pyrantel pamoate or any other allergies.
• Any liver disease
• Anaemia, malnutrition