What is Reeses Pinworm Medicine? Uses, warnings & side effects

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.

May be taken with or without food.

Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the correct amount with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.

May be taken with or without food.

Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the correct amount with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

You should not use two doses at the same time.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pyrantel. Avoid using pyrantel if you are being treated for myasthenia gravis or are taking piperazine (Vermizine®).

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, talk to your doctor before taking pyrantel.

Pyrantel may make you dizzy. Be careful when driving a car or operating machinery.

To avoid being re-infected, wash your bedding and night clothes in hot soapy water.

Have all members of your household checked because pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.

If you are taking pyrantel for hookworms or whipworms, ask your doctor about taking iron supplements.

Tell your doctor if you are taking theophylline. Your dose may need to be adjusted.

Have all members of your household checked because pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.

To avoid being re-infected, wash your bedding and night clothes in hot soapy water.