Brand name: Early Bird TM
Active ingredients: pyrantel
What it is used for
For the control and treatment of threadworms.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Lifetime is 2 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Brown palatable block (chocolate) - consisting of six scored squares - tablets, chewable, each imprinted "EARLY BIRD'.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2: Pharmacy Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine may be subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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