Pyrantel Pamoate
Nemex is a brand-name anthelmintic medication used to treat parasitic worm infections, particularly pinworm and roundworm infestations. It works by paralyzing worms, allowing the body to naturally eliminate them through the digestive tract. This medication is available by prescription and is typically used in both adult and pediatric patients.
Nemex is an anti-parasitic medication used to treat pinworm and roundworm infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1006856
- Generic
- Nemex
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Nemex is used to treat intestinal worm infections caused by parasites such as pinworms (enterobiasis) and roundworms (ascariasis). It may also be used for other helminth infections as determined by a healthcare provider.
Nemex contains pyrantel pamoate as its active ingredient. It works by paralyzing the nervous system of parasitic worms, causing them to release their grip on the intestinal wall and be eliminated from the body through normal bowel movements.
Always take medication exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Wash hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before eating to prevent reinfection. All household members may need to be treated simultaneously. Complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve.
Official drug label
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