Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Pyrantel
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Anthelmintics pharmacological group
ATC Code
P02CC01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Combantrin?
infections caused by pinworms
used to treat infections caused by pinworms
How It Works
Chemical Class
Anthelmintics pharmacological group
Pyrantel Pamoate also known as Pyrantel Embonate. It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Anthelmintics pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
375 to 500 mg — 24 hourly
Single Dose
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. You may take pyrantel with or without food. pyrantel may be taken with milk or juice. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) befor
3
Child · Oral
10 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Once or as Rquired
Safety Alerts
You should not use pyrantel if you are allergic to it, or if you have: liver disease
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Pyrantel should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old
Important Warnings
Hepatic dysfunction, blood disorder, anaemia, malnutrition
Side Effects
Piperazine.
Drug Interactions
Piperazine.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated o
Storage
Tab, Syrup Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,026
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 2Rs 37.36
ServaidRs 1,026
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