Pyrantel Pamoate for Swine
Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is used in swine for Ascaris suum, Oesophagostomum. Routes documented in swine: PO. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Strongid-T, Nemex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 22 mg/kg | Once | Single dose in feed | Ascaris suum, Oesophagostomum | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Causes spastic paralysis of susceptible worms.
Side effects & warnings
Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Pyrantel Pamoate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Pyrantel Pamoate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.