PYRANTEL

(pie RAN tell) Brand: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-X, Pinworm Caplets, Pinworm Medicine

What is the most significant information I must know about pyrantel?

• Take the intact doze of pyrantel. It can be taken with food or on an empty stomach at any time during the day.

• Follow your doctor's instructions or the instructions that accompany the package about treatment; about washing of clothes, linens, and towels; and about household disinfecting. Pinworm infections are easily spread from one face to another.

What is pyrantel?

• Pyrantel is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medicine. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.

• Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.

• Pyrantel may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

Who must not take pyrantel?

• Till taking pyrantel, conversation to your doctor about any another medical conditions that you have. Pyrantel must not be used if you have liver malady or if you have had an allergic reaction to this medication in the past.

• Do not take pyrantel without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

• Do not take pyrantel without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Children younger than 2 years of age must not use pyrantel unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

How must I take pyrantel?

• Take pyrantel exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed in the package labeling. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• Pyrantel may be taken with or without food at any time of the day.

• Shake the suspension well till measuring a dose.

• Use a dose-measuring spoon, cup, or dropper (not a regular tablespoon) to ensure that you measure the correct doze of medicine. Ask your pharmacist where you can get a dose-measuring device if you do not have one.

• Fasting, laxatives, and purging will not help cure this infection.

• Treatment of family members and another close contacts may be necessary. Pinworm is spread very easily to others in close contact with the infected person.

• Toilets should be disinfected daily and clothing, linens, towels, and pajamas should be changed and washed daily.

• Store pyrantel at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since pyrantel is generally taken in one doze, you are not likely to miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

What must I avoid while taking pyrantel?

• Treatment of family members and another close contacts may be necessary. Pinworm is spread very easily to others in close contact with the infected person.

• To prevent reinfection, toilets should be disinfected daily, and clothing, linens, towels, and pajamas should be changed and washed daily.

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Pyrantel may reason dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.

What are the possible side effects of pyrantel?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives).

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take pyrantel and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, or a decreased appetite;

· headache;

· drowsiness or dizziness;

· insomnia; or

· a rash.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect pyrantel?

• Do not take another anti-worm medicines at the same time as pyrantel unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Another drugs used to treat infections caused by worms may decrease the effectiveness of pyrantel.

• Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron, Theo-Bid, Elixophylline, others) may have dangerous side effects when taken during therapy with pyrantel. Your doctor may want to monitor your theophylline blood levels.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with pyrantel. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about pyrantel written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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