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Anthel TM

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You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: pyrantel

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ANTHEL 125 Pyrantel 125 mg (as embonate) tablet bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Single dose treatment of threadworm, the common roundworm and hookwork infestations in children and adults.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • 11 mm, flat bevelled edged, yellow tablet with score mark on one side.

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Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 18 tablets pack
  • 500 tablets (hospital only) pack
  • 6 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient pyrantel

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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