Biltricide 600 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 24 July 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of Schistosomiasis caused by S. haematobium and S. mansoni.
Dosage (summary)
40 mg/kg body mass once or 20 mg/kg twice on a single day.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1-2 hours, Duration: 4-6 hours
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in first trimester; breastfeeding should be paused during treatment.
Key Drug Interactions
- Strong inducers of Cytochrome P450
- Efavirenz
- Grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to praziquantel
- Ocular cysticercosis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take with liquid during or after meals
- Do not drive or operate machinery on treatment day
Serious warnings
- Caution in liver insufficiency
- Potential for life-threatening reactions in acute schistosomiasis
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