Nemocid Oral

Pyrantel is an anthelmintic medication belonging to the tetrahydropyrimidine class, primarily used to treat infections caused by intestinal nematodes such as pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus).[1] It is commonly available as pyrantel pamoate, an oral suspension or tablet formulation that is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, allowing it to exert its effects locally in the intestines.[2] Developed in the late 1960s and introduced for clinical use in the 1970s, pyrantel has become a standard treatment for these parasitic infections, particularly in both human and veterinary medicine due to its efficacy and safety profile.[3]