What is Reeses Pinworm Medicine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Reeses Pinworm Medicine overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ascarel, Pinworm Treatment, Reese's Pinworm Medicine, Pronto Plus Pinworm Treatment

Generic Names:

  • Reeses Pinworm Medicine

Uses:

  • Treats worm infections such as pinworms and roundworms. Belongs to a class of drugs called anthelmintics.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anthelmintic

Forms:

  • Tablet, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Reeses Pinworm Medicine used for?

What form(s) does Reeses Pinworm Medicine come in

  • Tablet

  • Liquid

What are common Reeses Pinworm Medicine doses?

  • Bottle 30ML of 144 (50 Base)MG/ML

Common Reeses Pinworm Medicine prescriptions

  • Reeses Pinworm Medicine
    30ml of 144 (50 base)mg/ml bottle

  • Reeses Pinworm Medicine
    24 tablets box

How to take Reeses Pinworm Medicine

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.

  • May be taken with or without food.

  • Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the correct amount with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.

  • May be taken with or without food.

  • Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the correct amount with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Reeses Pinworm Medicine

  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Reeses Pinworm Medicine contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pyrantel. Avoid using pyrantel if you are being treated for myasthenia gravis or are taking piperazine (Vermizine®).

Reeses Pinworm Medicine warnings

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, talk to your doctor before taking pyrantel.

  • Pyrantel may make you dizzy. Be careful when driving a car or operating machinery.

  • To avoid being re-infected, wash your bedding and night clothes in hot soapy water.

  • Have all members of your household checked because pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.

Reeses Pinworm Medicine interactions

  • If you are taking pyrantel for hookworms or whipworms, ask your doctor about taking iron supplements.

  • Tell your doctor if you are taking theophylline. Your dose may need to be adjusted.

  • Have all members of your household checked because pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.

  • To avoid being re-infected, wash your bedding and night clothes in hot soapy water.

Reeses Pinworm Medicine side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Skin rash, hives, or itching

  • Diarrhea

  • Headache, dizziness

  • Trouble sleeping

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Diarrhea

  • Stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Headache, dizziness