Pinworm Medicine is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.

Pinworm Medicine is used to treat infections caused by pinworms.

Pinworm Medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

You may take Pinworm Medicine with or without food. Pinworm Medicine may be taken with milk or juice.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Pinworm Medicine doses are based on weight. Carefully follow all dosing instructions.

Using a laxative will not make Pinworm Medicine work better or faster. Tell your doctor if you are constipated.

Call your doctor if you still see pinworms or have symptoms after taking this medicine.

If you live with other people, all members of the household may need to be treated with Pinworm Medicine. Pinworm can spread easily to anyone who has close contact with you. Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving this medicine to a child.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

You should not use Pinworm Medicine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• liver disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pinworm Medicine should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.

Pinworm Medicine is used as a single dose and does not have a daily dosing schedule.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Pinworm Medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Pinworm Medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using Pinworm Medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

• severe dizziness; or

• ongoing headache.

Common side effects of Pinworm Medicine may include:

• stomach pain, nausea, vomiting;

• diarrhea; or

• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Other drugs may affect Pinworm Medicine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.