Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL

Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL is a pyrantel pamoate oral suspension used to treat certain intestinal worm infections. Each bottle contains 25 mg of pyrantel pamoate in an 8 mL liquid suspension, which can be easier to swallow than tablets for some patients. Pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic, sometimes grouped with anti-parasitic medicines, and it works against common worm infections such as pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms when used as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Pyrantel pamoate works by paralyzing susceptible worms so they lose their grip on the intestines. With Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL, the liquid form makes it easier to measure and take the medicine, especially for children or anyone who prefers a suspension.

Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL is a low-dose liquid form, which may suit people who have trouble swallowing tablets or who need a measured oral suspension. Because it is a specific 25 mg strength, a doctor may choose it when a smaller, more flexible dose is appropriate rather than a higher-strength product or tablet.

• Pinworm infection
• Roundworm infection
• Hookworm infection
• Treatment of intestinal nematodes as prescribed

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the 25 mg suspension is evenly mixed.
• Measure the dose carefully with an oral syringe or dosing device, not a household spoon.
• Take Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL exactly as your doctor prescribes; the schedule depends on the infection being treated.
• It may be taken with or without food, but following the same routine each time can help.
• Do not use extra doses to speed recovery unless your clinician tells you to repeat treatment.
• If your doctor recommends treating household contacts or repeating the dose, follow those instructions exactly.

This product provides 25 mg of pyrantel pamoate per 8 mL bottle, so the dose is relatively small and must be measured carefully. Depending on the worm infection and the patient’s weight or age, it may be taken as a single dose or repeated later, but the doctor decides the exact regimen and maximum daily use for this strength.

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 pain or cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness or tiredness

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because your clinician may want closer monitoring.
• Do not take additional worm medicines or repeat doses unless your prescriber tells you to.
• This suspension may contain inactive ingredients that some people are sensitive to; check the label if you have allergies.
• Avoid driving or hazardous activity if the medicine makes you dizzy or sleepy.
• If the infection involves the eyes, brain, or tissues outside the intestine, this medicine may not be appropriate without specialist care.
• Follow hygiene steps carefully to prevent reinfection, especially with pinworms.

• Piperazine
• Other anti-worm medicines
• Theophylline
• Alcohol, if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset
• Medicines that can also cause drowsiness or stomach irritation

Store Pyrocide 25 mg Suspension 8 mL at room temperature in the original bottle, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.