Comparing Emverm vs Pin-X
| Emverm (mebendazole) | Pin-X (pyrantel) |
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| Emverm (mebendazole) | Pin-X (pyrantel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Whipworm Infection, Ascariasis, Hookworm Infection. Emverm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Ascariasis, Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Trichostrongylosis, Enterobiasis, Moniliformis Infection. Pin-X may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
Ascariasis
Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma)
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| More about Emverm (mebendazole) | More about Pin-X (pyrantel) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Emverm has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Pin-X has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Emverm side effects |
View all Pin-X side effects |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Other mebendazole brands include: Vermox | Other pyrantel brands include: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine, Reese's Pinworm Medicine | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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11.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 10 drugs are known to interact with Emverm:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Pin-X:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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January 04, 1995 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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