Praziquantel Benefits & Uses

Praziquantel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Intestinal Worms

Other Benefits

Praziquantel Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Above 4 years old can take

Praziquantel Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Praziquantel is used -

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Abnormal liver function
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Urticaria

Praziquantel Related Warnings

Is the use of Praziquantel safe for pregnant women?

Praziquantel is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Praziquantel safe during breastfeeding?

Praziquantel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Kidneys?

Praziquantel is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
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.

Mild
What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Heart?

Praziquantel may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Praziquantel with Other Drugs

Praziquantel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Albendazole

Praziquantel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Praziquantel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Praziquantel

Is this Praziquantel habit forming or addictive?

Praziquantel does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Praziquantel as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Praziquantel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Praziquantel for mental disorders.

No

Praziquantel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Praziquantel

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Praziquantel to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Praziquantel

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Praziquantel with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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