Biltricide
Developed to mitigate parasitic helminthic infections to support physiological clearance and target trematode membranes.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Praziquantel
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 600mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Biltricide, depending on stock.
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
developed to mitigate parasitic helminthic infections to support physiological clearance and target trematode membranes.
Mechanism of action
Increases calcium permeability in schistosome membranes, causing immediate contraction and paralysis of the parasite.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe during pregnancy based on animal studies. Breastfeeding: Avoid during therapy.
What you will receive
Biltricide is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bayer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Praziquantel is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.