Papa Suspension 10 mL

Papa Suspension 10 mL is a pyrantel pamoate oral suspension used to treat certain intestinal worm infections. Each bottle contains 10 mL of suspension with pyrantel pamoate, an anthelmintic medicine that works inside the gut rather than as an antibiotic. It is commonly used for pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms, depending on the infection and the prescriber’s directions.

How it works: Pyrantel pamoate works by paralyzing susceptible worms so they can be passed out of the body in the stool. As a suspension, Papa Suspension 10 mL is swallowed and acts in the intestine where the worms live.

Papa Suspension 10 mL is a small-volume liquid dose that can be easier for children or adults who have trouble swallowing tablets. Because it is a liquid suspension, it can be measured and given exactly as prescribed, and a clinician may choose it when flexible dosing or easier administration is preferred.

• Pinworm infection
• Roundworm infection
• Hookworm infection
• Treatment of intestinal worm infestation as prescribed

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure the dose carefully with a proper oral syringe or measuring cup; do not guess the amount.
• Take Papa Suspension 10 mL by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, often as a single dose for some infections.
• Follow any instructions about taking it with food or on an empty stomach, because directions can vary by infection.
• Wash hands thoroughly and keep nails trimmed if treating pinworms to help prevent reinfection.
• If household contacts are instructed to treat at the same time, follow the same timing plan to reduce spread.

Papa Suspension 10 mL provides 10 mL of pyrantel pamoate suspension per bottle, so the full bottle may be used as the prescribed dose only if your doctor specifically tells you to do so. Depending on the infection and body weight, it may be taken once or repeated later; do not take more often than prescribed, and there is no self-set daily maximum because the clinician determines the correct schedule for this exact product.

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
• Headache
• Dizziness

• Do not use Papa Suspension 10 mL if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pyrantel pamoate.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, since worm medicines may need closer monitoring in some patients.
• Use extra care if you are treating a child; the dose should be based on the clinician’s directions and the product’s concentration.
• Do not take more than prescribed, because overdose can increase stomach upset and nervous system side effects.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a clinician before using this suspension.
• Avoid alcohol if your prescriber advises against it, especially if you feel dizzy or unwell after the dose.
• Practice good hygiene after treatment, especially handwashing and laundering bedding, to help prevent reinfection.

• Piperazine
• Other antiparasitic medicines unless specifically directed
• Alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset
• Any medicine that causes significant dizziness or drowsiness
• Supplements or products that may irritate the stomach, if you already feel nauseated

Store Papa Suspension 10 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from excess heat and moisture; keep it out of reach of children.