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Antiminth
Pyrantel Suspension - Oral


Antiminth is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, round worm and hook worm.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Reese Pinworm, Pin-X, Pin-Rid

 
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antiminth
Reese Pinworm, Pin-X, Pin-Rid

Uses
Antiminth is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, round worm and hook worm.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Do not freeze.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

How To Use
  • Shake well before using and take by mouth, usually as one single dose.
  • Or take as directed by your doctor.
  • It may be taken with or without food.
  • If necessary, a second treatment may be recommended in a few weeks.

Side Effects
  • Antiminth may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, headache, dizziness, drowsiness or rash.
  • If any of these effects persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, malnutrition, anemia, any allergies.
  • Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery if Antiminth makes you drowsy or dizzy.
  • Pyrantel should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is not known if pyrantel is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss your dose, consult your doctor.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of piperazine.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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