Quick answers
- What is Pyrantel used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Pinworm Treatment (Bionpharma Inc.) lists these uses: for the treatment of pinworns.
- Do I need a prescription for Pyrantel?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Pyrantel been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Pinworm Treatment · Bionpharma Inc.
Pyrantel pamoate 144 mg/mL, suspension (oral)
Active ingredient (in each mL)
Pyrantel Pamoate 144mg/mL (the equivalent of 50mg pyrantel base)
Purpose
Anthelimintic
Uses
for the treatment of pinworns
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage
Ask a doctor before use if
- you are pregnant
- have liver disease
When using this product
abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness sometimes occur after taking this drug. If any of these symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Directions
shake well before use
- read bottle label and package insert carefully before taking this medication
- treat the entire household unless otherwise advised. See Warnings
- do not repeat treatment unless directed by a doctor
- 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 prior to, during or after medication
- if signs of pinworms persist after treatment, consult a doctor
| Weight | Dosage (taken as a single dose) |
| Less than 25 lb. or under 2 yrs.old | Do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| 25-37 lb. | 1/2 teaspoonful |
| 38-62 lb. | 1 teaspoonful |
| 63-87 lb. | 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls |
| 88-112 lb. | 2 teaspoonfuls |
| 113-137 lb. | 2 1/2 teaspoonfuls |
| 138-162 lb. | 3 teaspoonfuls |
| 163-187 lb. | 3 1/2 teaspoonfuls |
| 188 lb. and over | 4 teaspoonfuls |
Inactive ingredients
banana flavor, citric acid, gylcerin, lecithin, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methylparaben, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin and sorbitol.
Questions?
call toll-free 1-888-235-2466
— FDA label of Pinworm Treatment, Bionpharma Inc., effective January 23, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
MebendamaX Pinworm · Pharmadel LLC
Pyrantel pamoate 180 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient
& Purpose Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose Pyrantel pamoate 180 (equivalent to 62.5mg of pyrantel base)......... Pinworm treatment
Purpose
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose Pyrantel pamoate 180 (equivalent to 62.5mg of pyrantel base)......... Pinworm treatment
Uses
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
| Weight | Dosage (taken as a single (1) dose as per weight) |
| Less than 25 lb. or under 2 yrs. old | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| 25-37 lbs. | 2 tablets (125 mg) |
| 38-62 lbs. | 4 tablets (250 mg) |
| 63-87 lbs. | 6 tablets (375 mg) |
| 88-112 lbs. | 8 tablets (500 mg) |
| 113-137 lbs. | 10 tablets (625 mg) |
| 138-162 lbs. | 12 tablets (750 mg) |
| 163-187 lbs. | 14 tablets (875 mg) |
| 188 lbs. and over | 16 tablets (1,000 mg) |
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, povidone k-30, silicon dioxide, talc
— FDA label of MebendamaX Pinworm, Pharmadel LLC, effective June 18, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Pinrid · Yyba Corp
Pyrantel pamoate 250 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)
Pyrantel pamoate 720.5 mg (equivalent to 250 mg pyrantel base)
Purpose
Anthelmintic
Uses
for the treatment of pinworm infection
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage. If any of these conditions persist, consult a doctor
- dizziness
- diarhea
- abdominal cramps
- vomiting
- nausea
- headache
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) right away. If pregnant, breast-feeding, or if you have liver disease, ask a doctor before use. Contact your doctor if an allergic reaction occurs.
Directions
Important- treat the entire household do not repeat treatment unless directed by a doctor take only one dose unless directed by doctor if signs of pinworms persist, see a doctor for children less than 25 pounds or under 4 years old, consult a doctor before use.
| Weight | Dosage |
| 25-37 lb | ½ tablet |
| 38-62 lbs | 1 tablets |
| 63-87 lbs | 1½ tablets |
| 88-112 lbs | 2 tablets |
| 113-137 lbs | 2½ tablets |
| 138-162 lbs | 3 tablets |
| 163-187 lbs | 3½ tablets |
| over 188 lbs | 4 tablets |
Other information
Store at 15°-30°C (59° - 86 °F) Protect from moisture and heat each tablet contains: calcium 25 mg and phosphorus 20 mg
Inactive ingredients
Aerosil 200, Bubble Gum Flavor, Dextrose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, PVP K30, Saccharine, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Steric Acid, Sucralose, Talc.
Questions?
call toll free 1-866-474-6743
— FDA label of Pinrid, Yyba Corp, effective May 25, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Pyrantel Pamoate · Jefferson Labs
Pyrantel pamoate 50 mg/mL, suspension (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active Ingredient Purpose Each 1 mL contains: Pyrantel base Pinworm (as Pyrantel Pamoate) 50 mg treatment
Purpose
50 mg/mL Pyrantel Base Pharmacy Bulk Pack
Uses
For the treatment of pinworms.
Warnings
Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or dizziness sometimes occur after taking this drug. If any of these conditions persist, consult a physician. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. If you are pregnant or have liver disease, do not take this product unless directed by a physician. Keep Out of Reach of Children
Directions
Pyrantel Pamoate Oral Suspension Dosage Guide
| Weight | Dosage (taken as a single dose) |
| Less than 25 pounds or under 2 years old | Do not use unless directed by a physician |
| 25 to 37 pounds | 1/2 teaspoonful (125 mg) |
| 38 to 62 pounds | 1 teaspoonful (250 mg) |
| 63 to 87 pounds | 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls (375 mg) |
| 88 to 112 pounds | 2 teaspoonfuls (500 mg) |
| 113 to 137 pounds | 2 1/2 teaspoonfuls (625 mg) |
| 138 to 162 pounds | 3 teaspoonfuls (750 mg) |
| 163 to 187 pounds | 3 1/2 teaspoonfuls (875 mg) |
| 188 pounds and over | 4 teaspoonfuls (1,000 mg) |
Other information
Each teaspoonful contains: Potassium 5 mg.
Inactive ingredients
Citric acid, potassium sorbate, purified water, glycerin, sodium benzoate, sucralose, vanilla custard flavor, xanthan gum.
Questions?
1-888-215-1256
— FDA label of Pyrantel Pamoate, Jefferson Labs, effective December 19, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Pyrantel pamoate 144 mg/mL · suspension (oral) · 8 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pinworm Treatment | Cvs Pharmacy Inc | DailyMed |
| Parasitol | Menper Distributors Inc. | DailyMed |
| Pinworm Medicine | Reese Pharmaceutical Co. | DailyMed |
| Pinworm Treatment | Amerisource Bergen | DailyMed |
| Pinworm Treatment | Bionpharma Inc. | DailyMed |
| Pinworm Treatment | Strategic Sourcing Services | DailyMed |
| Pyrantel Pamoate | ProMex LLC | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Pinworm Medicine | Walgreens | DailyMed |
Pyrantel pamoate 180 mg · tablet (oral) · 4 products
Pyrantel pamoate 250 mg · tablet (oral) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pinrid | Yyba Corp | DailyMed |
Pyrantel pamoate 250 mg · tablet, chewable (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pinworm Medicine | Bionpharma Inc. | — |
Pyrantel pamoate 144 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrantel Pamoate | Yyba Corp | — |
Pyrantel pamoate 50 mg/mL · suspension (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrantel Pamoate | Jefferson Labs | DailyMed |
Pyrantel pamoate 12 mg/100 mg · tablet (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| carrotee IverGurad | Guangdong Jiaoyu Biotechnology Co., Ltd | — |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| pyrantel pamoate 144 mg/mL suspension | Generic | $0.2045 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Yyba Corp4 products
- ProMex LLC2 products
- Bionpharma Inc.2 products
- Opmx LLC2 products
- Strategic Sourcing Services1 product
- Reese Pharmaceutical Co.1 product
- Cvs Pharmacy Inc1 product
- Amerisource Bergen1 product
- Pharmadel LLC1 product
- Walgreens1 product
- Jefferson Labs1 product
- Menper Distributors Inc.1 product
- Guangdong Jiaoyu Biotechnology Co., Ltd1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.