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Praziquantel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Praziquantel is used -
Mild
Is the use of Praziquantel safe for pregnant women?
Praziquantel is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Praziquantel safe during breastfeeding?
Praziquantel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Kidneys?
Praziquantel is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Liver?
Praziquantel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Praziquantel on the heart have been reported.
Praziquantel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Praziquantel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Praziquantel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Praziquantel is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Praziquantel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Praziquantel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Praziquantel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Praziquantel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Praziquantel
When consumed with certain foods, Praziquantel may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Praziquantel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Praziquantel with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Biltricide® (praziquantel)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 855