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Often seen in preschool and school-age children, pinworms are the most common intestinal parasite in the US. And while most pediatricians have experience with pinworm infections, not all are aware of the high costs of prescription pinworm treatments like albendazole and mebendazole. An over-the-counter solution for pinworms, Reese’s Pinworm Medicine offers up to 95% savings in comparison to Rx.
To learn more about over-the-counter Reese’s Pinworm Medicine and what sets it apart, keep reading. Prefer to get this information in a printable format? Download our PDF brochure.
How Does Reese's Pinworm Medicine Compare to Prescription Pinworm Treatment?
We’ve mapped out the similarities and differences for you in the chart below, and included more details in the sections that follow.
|
Pyrantel Pamoate (Reese's Pinworm Medicine) |
Albendazole (Albenza) |
Mebendazole (Emverm®) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| How does the medicine work? | Paralyzes the worms so that the body can remove them naturally in the stool.* | Blocks glucose, preventing the worms from absorbing sugar.*** | Blocks glucose, preventing the worms from absorbing sugar.** |
| How long does it take for pinworms to clear the system? | Approx. 72 hours | A few days | A few days |
| Dosage | By weight (liquid dosage) |
By weight (tablet / chewable tablet) |
100mg (chewable tablet) |
| Price | $10 - $15 per 1oz bottle | $147† per tablet | $365† per tablet |
Questions and Answers
* According to WebMD
** According to Medpage Today and nhsinform.scot
*** according to allinhealth.org
† GoodRx average