Contrin
by Convell
Active ingredient: Pyrantel pamoate
Packs
- Susp · 250 mg/5 mL · 10 mL (068304)
About Pyrantel Pamoate
Anthelmintic
Uses
Gastrointestinal parasites: Pinworm, roundworm, hookworm when present alone or as a mixed infestation in both adult and children.
How to take it
Roundworms, Pinworms, or trichostrongyliasis: Adults & Children: 10 mg (base)/kg body weight as single dose. In confirmed diagnosis the dose is to be repeated in 2 wk. Hookworms: Adults & Children: 10 mg/kg body weight in single dose on each of 3 consecutive days.
Side effects
GI and CNS disturbances; rash.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Precautions: Hepatic dysfunction, anaemia, malnutrition.
Advice
Take with or without meals.
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Interactions with Pyrantel Pamoate
Piperazine.
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