Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension 50 Mg 16 Oz Bottle by Generic US

Description

Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension 50 Mg 16 Oz Bottle by Generic US
Description:
Active Ingredients (in each 1 tsp)
Pyrantel base
:
250 mg
(as Pyrantel Pamoate)
Purpose:
Pinworm treatment
Use
:
For treatments of Pinworms
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
If pregnant or if you have liver disease, do not take this product unless directed by a physician.
When using this product, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness may occur.
Stop use and ask a doctor if abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness persist.
Directions:
Shake well before use.
Take only according to directions and do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a physician.
Medication should only be taken one time as a single dose, do not repeat treatment - unless directed by a physician.
When one individual in a household has pinworms, the entire household should be treated unless otherwise advised.
This product can be taken any time of day, with or without meals. It may be taken alone or with milk or juice.
Use of a laxative is not necessary prior to, during, or after medication
Use of a laxative is not necessary prior to, during, or after medication.
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, not to exceed 1 gram (4 teaspoonfuls).
Dosage information: Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) of Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension contains the equivalent of 250 mg of Pyrantel Base.
Read package insert carefully before taking this medication.
If any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment, consult a physician.
Less than 25 Pounds or under 2 years old           Do not us unless directed by a physician.
25 to 37 Pounds                                                    ½ teaspoonful (125 mg)
38 to 62 Pounds                                                    1 teaspoonful (250 mg)
63 to 87 Pounds                                                    1½ teaspoonfuls (375 mg)
88 to 112 Pounds                                                   2 teaspoonfuls (500 mg)
113 to 137 Pounds                                                 2½ teaspoonfuls (625 mg)
138 to 162 Pounds                                                 3 teaspoonfuls (750 mg)
163 to 187 Pounds                                                 3½ teaspoonfuls (875 mg)
188 Pounds and over                                             4 teaspoonfuls (1000 mg)