Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension Allergen Content
Pyrantel Pamoate oral suspension does not contain eggs, milk, or nuts as ingredients. The FDA-approved formulation contains pyrantel pamoate as the active ingredient (50 mg pyrantel base per mL) without these common food allergens listed 1.
Active Ingredient and Formulation
- The suspension contains pyrantel base (as pyrantel pamoate) at 50 mg/mL as the sole active pharmaceutical ingredient 1
- The product is labeled for pinworm treatment and is available in pharmacy bulk pack formulations 1
Important Clinical Context for Allergen Concerns
While the FDA labeling does not list eggs, milk, or nuts as ingredients, inactive ingredients (excipients) are not fully detailed in the provided drug label information 1. In clinical practice, if a patient has severe food allergies:
- Contact the specific manufacturer directly to obtain a complete list of all inactive ingredients and potential allergen cross-contamination risks
- Review the package insert that accompanies the dispensed medication for complete ingredient disclosure
- Consider alternative anthelmintic agents if allergen content cannot be definitively confirmed
Alternative Considerations
- Mebendazole represents an equally effective single-dose alternative for pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infections 2
- For patients with multiple nematode infections, the oxantel-pyrantel pamoate combination has demonstrated high efficacy (100% cure rate for Ascaris, 97.1% for hookworms) with minimal side effects 3
The medication itself does not inherently contain egg, milk, or nut proteins based on its chemical composition as an anthelmintic compound, but verification of all excipients with the manufacturer is prudent for patients with severe allergies 1.