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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We do not publish dosing.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
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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.