Comparing Mebendazole vs Pyrantel
| Mebendazole | Pyrantel |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ascariasis, Whipworm Infection, Capillariasis, Angiostrongylosis, Dracunculiasis, Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma), Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis), Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma), Ascariasis, Moniliformis Infection, Trichostrongylosis, Enterobiasis. pyrantel may also be... View more |
Related suggestions Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
Ascariasis
Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma)
Trichostrongylosis
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| More about Mebendazole | More about Pyrantel | |
| Generic Status | ||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Mebendazole has an average rating of 2.3 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 83% reported a negative effect. |
Pyrantel has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||
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See also: mebendazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: pyrantel side effects in more detail. |
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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 Form(s) 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 |
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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 | ||
| Patient resources | ||
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N/A |
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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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