Comparing Ivermectin vs Reese's Pinworm Medicine
Ivermectin | Reese's Pinworm Medicine |
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Ivermectin | Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for COVID-19, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Ascariasis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Onchocerciasis - River Blindness, Strongyloidiasis, Scabies. ivermectin may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Trichostrongylosis, Ascariasis, Moniliformis Infection, Enterobiasis. Reese's Pinworm Medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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More about Ivermectin | More about Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Ivermectin has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Reese's Pinworm Medicine has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: ivermectin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Reese's Pinworm Medicine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all ivermectin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Stromectol | Other pyrantel brands include: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with ivermectin:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Reese's Pinworm Medicine:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 22, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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