Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands

Pinworms

Pathogen

Enterobius vermicularis

Preferred Therapy

Pyrantel 11 mg/kg x 1 dose
(Max dose: 1 gram)

Pyrantel Dosing Table

Alternative Therapy

Albendazole 400 mg x 1 dose, repeat in 2 wk