Prazibil 600 600 mg FC tablets.
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Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of Schistosomiasis caused by S. haematobium and S. mansoni.
Dosage (summary)
40 mg/kg once or 20 mg/kg twice on a single day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in the first trimester; appears in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Strong inducers of Cytochrome P450 (e.g., rifampicin)
- Antiepileptic medicines
- Grapefruit juice
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to praziquantel
- First trimester of pregnancy
- Ocular cysticercosis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take with liquid during or after meals
- Avoid driving or operating machinery on treatment day
- Report any severe side effects
Serious warnings
- Potential for serious CNS reactions
- Monitor patients with cardiac irregularities
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