Pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic used to treat intestinal worm infections.

- Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. Read the label carefully.

- If the medicine is a liquid, shake well and measure the dose with reasonable care.

- DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed

- DO NOT give more often than directed.

- A second treatment is usually recommended in 3 weeks.

- Remove all feces from yard for the next 5-7 days.

Give the dose as soon as possible. Continue with the regular schedule. Do not give the pet two doses at once.

- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

- Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.

- Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

- Do not let children walk barefoot in yard for the next 2-3 weeks.

- There are very few side effects when the drug is given at the usual dose.

- Vomiting has been reported. Diarrhea may sometimes occur.

- You may see the killed parasites voided in the stool.

- Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

- Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet.

- Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.

- The following drugs can potentially interact with pyrantel pamoate: levamisole, organophosphates, diethylcarbamazine, piperazine.

- Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.