Note: This document contains side effect information about pyrantel. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Pinworm Medicine.

Applies to pyrantel: oral suspension.

Side effects include:

GI disturbances (nausea, vomiting, tenesmus, anorexia, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, gastralgia), headache, dizziness.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to pyrantel: compounding powder, oral suspension, oral tablet.

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, abdominal discomfort^[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness^[Ref]

Hepatic

Frequency not reported: Minor abnormalities of liver function, transient increases in liver enzymes values^[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Anorexia

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Insomnia

Other

Frequency not reported: Fatigue

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Skin rashes^[Ref]