Pyrvinium (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

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Description and Brand Names

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Descriptions

Pyrvinium is used to treat pinworms (enterobiasis). It will not work for other types of worm infections (for example, roundworms or tapeworms).

Pyrvinium is available only with your doctor's prescription.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2021

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