Nemocid
Nemocid is an anthelmintic medication containing Pyrantel Pamoate. It is used to treat intestinal worm infestations by paralyzing the worms, allowing the body to expel them naturally through stools.
Dosage by Body Weight
Usually administered as a single dose of 11 mg/kg body weight (up to a maximum of 1g). For pinworms, the dose may be repeated after 2 weeks to prevent reinfection.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in children under 2 years or under 10-12 kg should be determined by a physician.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 62.5 mg (1.25 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a doctor before administering to infants.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 100 mg (2 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Repeat in 2 weeks if recommended by a doctor for pinworms.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 125 mg to 150 mg (2.5 ml to 3 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 187.5 mg to 200 mg (3.75 ml to 4 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Shake suspension well before use.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in children under 2 years or under 10-12 kg should be determined by a physician. |
| 5-7 kg | 62.5 mg (1.25 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension) | Single dose | Consult a doctor before administering to infants. |
| 8-10 kg | 100 mg (2 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension) | Single dose | Repeat in 2 weeks if recommended by a doctor for pinworms. |
| 11-15 kg | 125 mg to 150 mg (2.5 ml to 3 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension) | Single dose | Can be taken with or without food. |
| 16-20 kg | 187.5 mg to 200 mg (3.75 ml to 4 ml of 50 mg/ml suspension) | Single dose | Shake suspension well before use. |
Formulation
TabletSuspension
Purpose
Treatment of parasitic worm infections such as pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms.
Generic Name
Pyrantel PamoateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.