Reese's Pinworm Medicine Alternatives Compared
| Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) | Pyrantel | Mebendazole |
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| Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) | Pyrantel | Mebendazole |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Ascariasis, Trichostrongylosis, Enterobiasis, Moniliformis Infection. Reese's Pinworm Medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Ascariasis, Trichostrongylosis, Enterobiasis, Moniliformis Infection. Pyrantel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Ascariasis, Whipworm Infection, Capillariasis, Dracunculiasis, Hookworm Infection, Angiostrongylosis, Echinococcus, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Hydatid Disease... View more |
Related suggestions Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
Ascariasis
Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma)
Trichostrongylosis
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| More about Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) | More about Pyrantel | More about Mebendazole | |
| Ratings & Reviews | |||
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Reese's Pinworm Medicine has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Pyrantel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Mebendazole has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 22% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||
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View all Pyrantel side effects |
View all Mebendazole side effects |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | |||
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| Brand Names | |||
| Other pyrantel brands include: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine | Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine, Reese's Pinworm Medicine | Emverm, Vermox | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||
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11.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Reese's Pinworm Medicine:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Pyrantel:
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A total of 10 drugs are known to interact with Mebendazole:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||
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June 28, 1974 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||
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| Related Treatment Guide | |||
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