Reeses Pinworm Medicine Coupons & Prices

Reese's Pinworm Medicine (also sold as Pin-X and Pin-Rid) is an over-the-counter liquid or tablet containing pyrantel pamoate, used to treat pinworm infection in anyone age 2 and up without a prescription; if you're searching for a reeses-pinworm-medicine coupon, enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, since OTC products like this can still vary in price by store and sometimes cost less with a coupon than paying cash at the register.

What Is Reese's Pinworm Medicine and How Does It Work?

Reese's Pinworm Medicine's active ingredient, pyrantel pamoate, belongs to a class of drugs called anthelmintics (antiparasitics). It works as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, meaning it paralyzes the pinworm's muscles so the worm can no longer hold on inside the intestine; the paralyzed worms are then passed out of the body in a bowel movement.

It's approved under an OTC monograph for the treatment and control of pinworm infection (Enterobius vermicularis) in the whole family, age 2 and older. It comes as a liquid suspension (144 mg pyrantel pamoate per mL, equal to 50 mg pyrantel base per mL) or as 62.5 mg tablets, and is taken as a single oral dose based on body weight (11 mg/kg, up to a maximum of 1 g), any time of day, with or without food. Many clinicians recommend a repeat dose two weeks later to catch any newly hatched worms, though a second dose isn't required by the OTC label itself. A generic version of pyrantel pamoate is also available over the counter.

How to Save on Reese's Pinworm Medicine

Because Reese's Pinworm Medicine is sold over the counter, price can differ from one pharmacy to the next, so it's worth comparing before you buy. Enter your ZIP code above to check today's price at pharmacies in your area, and ask the pharmacist whether an Rx.com coupon can be applied at checkout — for some OTC products, a coupon or a doctor's prescription for the same medication can bring the price down below the shelf price, even though pyrantel pamoate doesn't require a prescription to purchase.

Since a generic pyrantel pamoate product is available, comparing the store-brand or generic price against the Reese's brand name at the same pharmacy is another simple way to find the lower option.

Alternatives for Worm Infections

Pyrantel pamoate (Reese's Pinworm Medicine) is the OTC option for treating pinworm at home. For other types of intestinal parasitic worm infections, or for cases that don't clear up with an OTC product, a doctor may prescribe a different antiparasitic medication, such as mebendazole, Albenza (albendazole), or ivermectin. These are prescription medicines with their own approved uses and dosing, so they aren't simple substitutes for pyrantel pamoate — your doctor can advise which treatment fits your specific diagnosis.

Safety Information

Reese's Pinworm Medicine does not carry an FDA boxed warning and is not a controlled substance. The most commonly reported side effects are abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness.

• Talk to a doctor before use in children under age 2, during pregnancy, or if you have liver disease.
• Avoid taking it together with piperazine-containing products, since the two work against each other.
• See a doctor if symptoms don't improve within two weeks, or if reinfection occurs.

This is general information, not medical advice — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you or your child.