Reese's Pinworm Medicine
Reese's Pinworm Medicine contains pyrantel pamoate, an anthelmintic agent used to treat pinworm infections. It paralyzes the nervous system of the pinworms, allowing them to be passed out of the body naturally in the stool.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take as a single oral dose, with or without food, based on body weight. Standard dosing is 11 mg of pyrantel base per kg (5 mg per lb), up to a maximum of 1,000 mg (1 g). Shake oral suspension well before use. A second dose may be recommended in 2 weeks if reinfection occurs.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use unless directed by a doctor
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age or under 25 lbs (11 kg) have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use unless directed by a doctor
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a healthcare professional before administering to infants.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use unless directed by a doctor
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a doctor as weight is below the standard OTC label minimum of 25 lbs (11 kg).
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 125 mg of pyrantel base (2.5 mL / 0.5 tsp of suspension)
- Frequency
- Single oral dose
- Tracking Notes
- Corresponds to the 25-37 lbs weight range on the OTC label.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 187.5 mg of pyrantel base (3.75 mL / 0.75 tsp of suspension)
- Frequency
- Single oral dose
- Tracking Notes
- Always use a proper measuring cup or syringe to ensure accurate dosing.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use unless directed by a doctor | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age or under 25 lbs (11 kg) have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use unless directed by a doctor | Consult a healthcare professional before administering to infants. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use unless directed by a doctor | Consult a doctor as weight is below the standard OTC label minimum of 25 lbs (11 kg). |
| 11-15 kg | 125 mg of pyrantel base (2.5 mL / 0.5 tsp of suspension) | Single oral dose | Corresponds to the 25-37 lbs weight range on the OTC label. |
| 16-20 kg | 187.5 mg of pyrantel base (3.75 mL / 0.75 tsp of suspension) | Single oral dose | Always use a proper measuring cup or syringe to ensure accurate dosing. |
Formulation
SuspensionCaplet
Purpose
Treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis)
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.