About this medication
Treats confirmed pinworm infection, not every cause of anal itching.
How to use it
Use the product’s weight-based chart. Pyrantel base and pamoate amounts differ. Ask about household treatment and repeat timing.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy requires medical direction; discuss breastfeeding.
Before you use it
Children under two or under 12 kg and people with liver disease need medical advice.
Possible side effects
Cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, headache or dizziness.
When to get help
Persistent symptoms after repeat treatment or significant adverse effects require assessment.
Other medicines and products
Do not combine with other pinworm medicines without advice.
Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure
Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.
Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.
For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.