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Praziquantel

Generic of Biltricide

What is Praziquantel used for?

This medication is used to treat infections of certain parasites (such as Schistosoma and liver flukes). Curing parasitic infections helps to improve your health and quality of life. Praziquantel belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics. It works by killing the parasites. It also paralyzes the parasites, causing them to release their hold on the blood vessel walls so the body can remove them naturally.

CHEMICAL NAME

Praziquantel (prazz-ih-KWAN-tull)

DRUG TYPE

Specialized Infections

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Praziquantel Frequently Asked Questions

This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be used for other parasite infections (such as tapeworms, intestinal and lung flukes).

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Praziquantel Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Tablet
600 Mg

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