ATC codes:
P02CC01
EMLc
Indication
Hookworm diseases
ICD11 code:
1F68
INN
Pyrantel
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
50 mg per mL (as embonate or pamoate)
Oral > Solid: 250 mg chewable tablet (as embonate or pamoate)
Oral > Solid: 250 mg chewable tablet (as embonate or pamoate)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The EMLc Subcommittee endorsed the inclusion of pyrantel on the core list of the EMLc.