Neogen Corporation Dba Columbia Laboratories

Neogen Corporation Dba Columbia Laboratories Drugs

• Pyrantel Pamoate
  

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  Pyrantel Pamoate

  

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  Shake well before use. Take only according to directions and do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Medication should only be taken one time as a single dose, do not repeat treatment - unless directed by a physician. When one individual in a household has pinworms, the entire household should be treated unless otherwise advised. This product can be taken any time of day, with or without meals. It may be taken alone or with milk or juice. Use of a laxative is not necessary prior to, during, or after medication. Adults, children 12 years of age and over, and children 2 years to under 12 years of age - oral dosage is a single dose of 5 milligrams of Pyrantel Base per pound (or 11 milligrams per kilogram) of body weight, not to exceed 1 gram (4 teaspoonfuls). Dosage information: Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) of Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension contains the equivalent of 250 mg of Pyrantel Base. Read package insert carefully before taking this medication. If any worms other than pinworms are present before or after treatment, consult a physician. If any symptoms or pinworms are still present after treatment, consult a physician.

  Less than 25 Pounds or under 2 years old................Do not us unless directed by a physician.

  25 to 37 Pounds....................................................½ teaspoonful (125 mg)

  38 to 62 Pounds....................................................1 teaspoonful (250 mg)

  63 to 87 Pounds....................................................1½ teaspoonfuls (375 mg)

  88 to 112 Pounds..................................................2 teaspoonfuls (500 mg)

  113 to 137 Pounds................................................2½ teaspoonfuls (625 mg)

  138 to 162 Pounds................................................3 teaspoonfuls (750 mg)

  163 to 187 Pounds................................................3½ teaspoonfuls (875 mg)

  188 Pounds and over.............................................4 teaspoonfuls (1000 mg)

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