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Are there over-the counter medications to treat pinworm?
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Pin Worms: The over the counter medication for pin worms is reese's piinworm medicine, reese's pinworm tablets and pin-x. It works by paralyzing the worms so they can't lay their eggs and are evacuated in the stool.
Answered 1/11/2015
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Yes: There are several under store brand or name brands. Pyrantel pamoate is the main ingredient in a common one.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Pyrantel Pamoate: Only medication available over the counter is Pyrantel Pamoate
Answered 4/3/2015
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