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Quick facts

How it is given
oral
Type
human otc drug
Brand names
MebendamaX Pinworm
RxNorm ID
199107

We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

What it is for

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose Pyrantel pamoate 180 (equivalent to 62.5mg of pyrantel base)......... Pinworm treatment

Warnings

Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease are pregnant Stop use and ask a doctor if any symptoms or pinworms are still present after treatment any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment any of these symptoms that sometimes occur after taking the product persist: abdominal cramps nausea vomiting diarrhea headache dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of an accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease are pregnant

Stop use and see a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if any symptoms or pinworms are still present after treatment any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment any of these symptoms that sometimes occur after taking the product persist: abdominal cramps nausea vomiting diarrhea headache dizziness

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of an accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Active ingredient & Purpose Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose Pyrantel pamoate 180 (equivalent to 62.5mg of pyrantel base)......... Pinworm treatment

Other ingredients

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, povidone k-30, silicon dioxide, talc

Before you take anything new

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.


This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 18 June 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.