The typical dose in both adults and children is 11 mg/kg (up to 1 g) as a single dose, which can be repeated in two weeks. Pyrantel is widely used in veterinary medicine. Side effects are uncommon, mild and transient and include nausea, gastrointestinal upset and headache. Hepatotoxicity Pyrantel therapy has not been clearly associated with elevations in serum aminotransferase levels nor has its use been linked to cases of clinically apparent liver injury.
But you can enroll in Medicare at 65 even if youâre not getting Social Security. In some cases, signing up for Medicare as soon as youâre eligible is better than waiting. Medicare might have better coverage than your health insurance plan through work.
Your budget, medical needs and coverage preferences should be considered when picking a plan. (iStockPhoto) âDecoding health insurance options can be daunting for people age 65 and over. Those who have paid 10 years of Social Security taxes qualify for Medicare at age 65. They're automatically signed up if they're receiving Social Security payments, unless they take steps to opt out.