Pyrantel use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Pyrantel: Pin-X, Pinworm Medicine, Ascarel, Antiminth, Reese's Pinworm Medicine, Pinworm Caplets
Pyrantel Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of pyrantel pamoate during breastfeeding. It is poorly absorbed orally, so excretion into breastmilk and absorption by the breastfed infant is unlikely.[1]
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
1. Porto I. Antiparasitic drugs and lactation: focus on anthelmintics, scabicides, and pediculicides. J Hum Lact. 2003;19:421-5. PMID: 14620457
Pyrantel Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
22204-24-6
Drug Class
- Antinematodal Agents
- Antiparasitic Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
827
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2010-12-07
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Pyrantel use during Pregnancy
- Pyrantel Chewable Tablets Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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