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Pharmaranks rates Antepar 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Antepar (Piperazine Citrate) is a medication used to treat Ascariasis, Nematode Infections, Enterobiasis.

Piperazine Citrate · by Glaxosmithkline

70/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Piperazine Citrate
Form
Tablet, Syrup
Strength
Piperazine Citrate EQ 500MG Base · Piperazine Citrate EQ 500MG BASE/5ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
ascariasis, nematode infections, enterobiasis
Manufacturer
Glaxosmithkline
FDA application
NDA009102
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet and Syrup

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Antepar treat?
Antepar (Piperazine Citrate) may be used to treat ascariasis, nematode infections, enterobiasis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How is Antepar rated?
pharmaranks gives Antepar a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Antepar?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Antepar. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Antepar?
Antepar is marketed by Glaxosmithkline. You can see Glaxosmithkline's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Antepar a brand-name or generic drug?
Antepar is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Piperazine Citrate.
Is Antepar available over the counter?
No. Antepar is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Antepar come in?
Antepar is currently marketed as tablet and syrup, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Antepar FDA-registered?
Antepar is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA009102. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Antepar been recalled by the FDA?
Antepar has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Antepar safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Antepar a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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