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Praziquantel is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Praziquantel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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 should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
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?
Praziquantel may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
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?
Praziquantel does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Praziquantel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Praziquantel for mental disorders.
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.
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.
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