Comparing Mebendazole vs Pyrantel
| Mebendazole | Pyrantel |
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| Mebendazole | Pyrantel |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Ascariasis, Whipworm Infection, Capillariasis, Dracunculiasis, Hookworm Infection, Angiostrongylosis, Echinococcus, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Hydatid Disease... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Ascariasis, Enterobiasis, Moniliformis Infection, Trichostrongylosis. Pyrantel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
Ascariasis
Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma)
Trichostrongylosis
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| More about Mebendazole | More about Pyrantel | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Mebendazole has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 22% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
Pyrantel has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Emverm, Vermox | Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine, Reese's 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. | ||
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11.5 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 Mebendazole:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Pyrantel:
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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June 28, 1974 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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.
Further information
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