The medications used for the treatment of pinworm are either mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole. Any of these drugs are given in one dose initially, and then another single dose of the same drug two weeks later. Pyrantel pamoate is available without prescription.
Can you buy over-the-counter medicine for pinworms?
Pinworms can usually be treated completely with two doses of over-the-counter medicine called pyrantel pamoate, available in the United States under the brand names Pin-X and Reese's Pinworm Medicine.
Is pinworm medication prescribed?
EMVERM is the only available prescription medicine approved for pinworm. If you think you or someone in your home may have pinworm, talk to your doctor about EMVERM today. Mebendazole, the active medicine in EMVERM, has been prescribed by doctors for pinworm for more than 40 years.
Do you have to go to the doctor for pinworms?
If you, your child, or someone in your household has symptoms of pinworm infection, call the doctor and ask about the tape test. Simply take a clear piece of tape and press the sticky side to the skin around the anus. Do this as soon as you or your child wakes up -- before you use the bathroom, shower, or get dressed.
Can a pharmacist treat pinworms?
Luckily, there are effective treatment options for pinworm infections. A common agent used is pyrantel pamoate, which is available without a prescription, in either tablet or liquid form. These products are kept behind the counter at the pharmacy, so you will need to speak with a pharmacist prior to purchasing.
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