Pyrantel Pamoate
Strongid (pyrantel pamoate) is an anthelmintic medication used to treat parasitic intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It works by paralyzing the parasites, allowing them to be naturally eliminated from the body through bowel movements. This medication is typically taken as a single dose and may require repeat treatment depending on the type of infection.
Strongid is an anti-parasitic medication used to treat various intestinal worm infections including pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1006860
- Generic
- Strongid
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Strongid is used to treat infections caused by intestinal parasites including pinworm (enterobiasis), roundworm (ascariasis), and hookworm infections. It is effective against these specific parasitic worms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Strongid acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent, paralyzing the parasites' nervous system. Once paralyzed, the worms lose their ability to remain attached to the intestinal wall and are expelled from the body through normal bowel movements.
Strongid is usually administered as a single oral dose. Household members may also need treatment to prevent reinfection. A second dose may be recommended two weeks later for complete eradication of pinworm infections. Common side effects may include mild stomach upset or nausea.
Official drug label
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