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
Biltricide is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Biltricide depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Praziquantel at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.