Pyrantelum Owix 250mg/5ml, liquid, for the treatment of threadworms, 15ml

Action:

The active substance of the drug is pyrantel. Pyrantelum Medana is an antiparasitic drug intended for children from 2 years of age and adults for the treatment of intestinal infection with pinworms - roundworms of the white roundworm type. This drug acts on the muscles of intestinal parasites. Immobilized parasites are removed from the intestine as a result of intestinal peristaltic movements. Pyrantel does not irritate the intestines or cause worms to move. It acts on mature forms and parasites in the early stages of development, but has no effect on larvae during their migration in tissues.

Dosage:

Adults and children: the recommended dose in adults and children from 2 years of age weighing more than 11 kg is: 11 mg/kg body weight. once. This dose should be repeated two or three weeks after the first dose. Do not exceed the recommended dose of the drug. Patients with liver problems should contact their doctor before taking the drug. Your doctor may recommend a lower dose because the medicine may adversely affect the liver. The medicine is taken orally, with or without food. Shake before use to obtain a homogeneous suspension. There is no need to use laxatives before taking Pyrantelum Medana.

Contraindications:

Allergy to pyrantel or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Do not use if: the patient is taking piperazine; you are being treated for myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle disease).