Label: MEBENDAMAX PINWORM- pyrantel pamoate tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated March 5, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient & Purpose

    Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    		Purpose

    Pyrantel pamoate 180 (equivalent to 62.5mg of pyrantel base).........

    		Pinworm treatment
  • Use

    For the treatment of pinworms.

  • 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.

  • Directions

    READ THE PACKAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.

    • take only according to directions
    • do not exceed the recommended dosage, unless directed by a doctor
    • medication should only be taken one time as a single dose; do not repeat treatment
    • when one individual in a household has pinworms, the entire household should be treated unless otherwise advised
    • adults, children 12 years of age and over, and children 2 years to under 12 years of age:
    • this product can be taken any time of day, with or without meals. It may be taken alone or with milk or fruit juice.
    • use of a laxative is not necessary before, during, or after medication
    • oral dosage is a single dose of 5 mg of pyrantel base per pound or 11 mg of pyrantel base per kilogram of body weight not to exceed 1 gram (1000mg)
    • children under 25 lbs. or 2yrs old: do not use unless directed by a doctor

    WeightDosage (taken as a single dose)
    Less than 25 lb. or under 2 yrs. olddo not use unless directed by a doctor
    25-37 lbs.2 tablets
    38-62 lbs.4 tablets
    63-87 lbs.6 tablets
    88-112 lbs.8 tablets
    113-137 lbs.10 tablets
    138-162 lbs.12 tablets
    163-187 lbs.14 tablets
    188 lbs. and over16 tablets

  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Dist. by:

    Pharmadel LLC.

    New Castle, DE 19720

    1-866-359-3478

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MEBENDAMAX  PINWORM
    pyrantel pamoate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55758-383
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PYRANTEL PAMOATE (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (PYRANTEL - UNII:4QIH0N49E7) PYRANTEL180 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POTASSIUM SORBATE (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScorescore with uneven pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code G
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55758-383-1010 in 1 CARTON04/01/2024
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02404/01/2024
    Labeler - Pharmadel LLC (030129680)
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