Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for IWK Health Centre

Children greater than or equal to 2 years of age

Duration of therapy

Repeat dose in 2 weeks

Treatment

Pyrantel Pamoate 11mg/kg base once (repeat dose in 2 weeks)
Maximum: 1 g

OR

Mebendazole 100 mg PO once (repeat dose in 2 weeks)

Note: May be chewed, swallowed whole or crushed