Pyrvin
Pyrvin is a medicine that treats pinworms with a single dose. The treatment is repeated after two weeks.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Pyrvinium embonate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your dose depends on your weight. Take 1 tablet for every 10–15 kg of body weight. All family members should take the medicine at the same time.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not split them if possible, to avoid staining.
Important
Do not take more than 6 tablets per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach cramps
RARE
- •Allergic reaction
- •Headache
- •Diarrhea
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to any ingredients in this medicine.
- This medicine can turn your stools red. It may also permanently stain clothes and furniture if you vomit or have diarrhea.
- Practice good hand hygiene and cleanliness to prevent reinfection.