Biltricide
Praziquantel tablets for schistosomiasis and fluke infections. It causes the parasites to contract and become paralysed so the body can remove them.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Praziquantel
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 600mg
This listing uses Biltricide as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Biltricide vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Biltricide details
- Conditions
- Schistosomiasis · Fluke Infections
- Alternative names
- praziquantel
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Trematocide
- Known off-label uses
- cysticercosis
- Contraindications
- ocular cysticercosis; concurrent rifampin use
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; fever; urticaria
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Cimetidine; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over four years and adults.
Patient summary
Praziquantel tablets for schistosomiasis and fluke infections. It causes the parasites to contract and become paralysed so the body can remove them.
Mechanism of action
Increases calcium permeability in schistosome membranes, causing immediate contraction and paralysis of the parasite.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Avoid during therapy.
What you will receive
Biltricide is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Praziquantel, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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