Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL

Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL is an oral pyrantel pamoate suspension used to treat certain intestinal worm infections. Each bottle provides 250 mg of pyrantel pamoate in a liquid form that can be easier to swallow than tablets, especially for children or adults who have trouble with pills. Pyrantel pamoate is an antihelminthic (deworming) medicine, not an antibiotic, and it is commonly used for pinworms and some other roundworm infections.

How it works: Pyrantel pamoate works by paralyzing susceptible worms so they lose their grip in the intestine. The suspension form makes it easier to measure and swallow the medicine, helping it reach the gut where the worms live.

Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL is a lower-dose liquid presentation, so it may suit patients who need a small, flexible dose or who cannot swallow tablets. Because it is a suspension, the medicine is already dispersed in liquid and can be easier to measure and take, but the exact dose and whether a repeat dose is needed should be chosen by a clinician based on the infection and the patient’s weight.

• Pinworm infection
• Roundworm infection
• Hookworm infection
• Whipworm infection in some cases as directed by a clinician
• Treatment of intestinal worm infestation confirmed or suspected by a doctor

• Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose of Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL.
• Measure the liquid carefully with an oral syringe or medicine cup; do not guess the dose.
• Take it by mouth exactly as prescribed, with or without food, unless your doctor says otherwise.
• If your doctor recommends a repeat dose, take it on the schedule given to reduce the chance of reinfection.
• Follow hygiene steps such as handwashing, washing bedding, and trimming nails to help prevent the worms from spreading again.

Each bottle of Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL contains 250 mg of pyrantel pamoate. How often it is taken depends on the worm infection, body weight, and whether a repeat dose is needed; the doctor decides the exact schedule. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not assume one bottle equals one full course for every patient.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pyrantel Pamoate may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Do not use Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL unless a clinician has confirmed or strongly suspected a worm infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because pyrantel is processed by the body and may need closer monitoring.
• Use extra caution in children, because the dose must be measured accurately by weight and age.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before taking this suspension.
• Do not mix up the liquid with other medicines or household liquids; use a proper oral dosing tool.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or stomach upset, so avoid drinking alcohol while taking it if possible.
• If symptoms do not improve or worms return, you may need a repeat dose or household treatment plan from your doctor.

• Piperazine, which can reduce the effect of pyrantel
• Other deworming medicines unless specifically prescribed together
• Theophylline, because pyrantel may increase the risk of side effects from theophylline
• Medications that cause liver stress or unusual stomach symptoms, which may make side effects harder to interpret

Store Expent 250 mg Suspension 10 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.