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Pinworm Medicine

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What is Pinworm Medicine?

Generic Name: pyrantel
Other Brand Names: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-X, Pinworm Caplets, pyrantel, Pyrantel Pamoate
Pyrantel is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.
Pyrantel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking Pinworm Medicine?
What is the most important information I should know about Pinworm Medicine?

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Pinworm - Teen Health Community

- Apr 14, 2008
Ok, Iv had pin worm sence i was like 7years old and im now 17 and i still have it, i didnt ...

Could it be pinworms? If not, then what? - Gastroenterology Community

- Aug 24, 2009
For the past few days my butt has been itchy. Not unbearable or anything, but noticeable. I...

PINWORMS :| - Women's Health Community

- Jul 29, 2009
Ok, Iv had pin worm sence i was like 7years old and im now 17 and i still have it, i didnt ...

I'm really worried! - Pregnancy 18-34 Community

- Jun 04, 2008
Well I know this has nothing to do with pregnancy but I can't seem to get any answers on th...

PINWORMS - Women's Health Community

- Jul 30, 2009
PLEASE help me i am only 12 and i have pinworms my mom does't belive me and i had this for ...

what be the best - Dermatology Community

- Jul 25, 2009
My daughter has pinworms but i dont have enough money to take to the doc.. what be the best...

Itchy Female Perineum! - Dermatology Community

- May 20, 2009
For the past two days, I have a had an itchy perineum. The anus isn't itchy, just the perin...

Anal Itch Caused Pinworms? - Dermatology Community

- May 26, 2009
I am not sure where this should be posted but I will try here... I have anal itch. It do...

what are pin worms - Family Medicine Community

- Sep 29, 2009
what are pin worms and how do you get them,also, how do you get rid of them? Where are they...
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