GENERIC NAME: PRAZIQUANTEL - ORAL (prazz-ih-KWAN-tull)

BRAND NAME(S): Biltricide

Medication Uses | Other Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat infections due to parasites (e.g., schistosoma and liver flukes).

OTHER USES: This drug may also be used to treat some tapeworm infections.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, with food, as directed by your doctor. Do not chew the tablets. This drug has a bitter taste and is better tolerated if swallowed quickly with liquid during a meal. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve after a few days.

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and increased sweating may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: rash, seizures, fever, joint or muscle pain, stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, rapid heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), certain eye infections (ocular or spinal cysticercosis), seizures, liver disease. Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify certain side effects of this drug. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving) during therapy and for 24 hours after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Nursing mothers should temporarily stop breast-feeding on the day of therapy and for 72 hours after taking the last dose. Consult your doctor for details before breast-feeding.