Pyrantel - pi-RAN-tel belongs to the family of medication called anthelmintics - ant-hel-MIN-tiks . Anthelmintics are using in the treat of worm infections.
Pyrantel is using to treat pinworms - enterobiasis; oxyuriasis.
This drug may also be using for other worm infections as determined by your family doctor.
Pyrantel works by paralyzing the worms. They are then passed in the stool.
Pyrantel is available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA