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Biltricide Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- What are the possible side effects of praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- What is the most important information I should know about praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- How should I take praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Biltricide)?
- What happens if I overdose (Biltricide)?
- What should I avoid while taking praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- What other drugs will affect praziquantel (Biltricide)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking praziquantel (Biltricide)?
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to praziquantel, or if you have take rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate) in the last 4 weeks.
To make sure you can safely take praziquantel, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- headaches, confusion;
- seizures (or a history of seizures or epilepsy);
- lumps (nodules) under your skin;
- kidney disease;
- heart disease; or
- liver disease.
FDA pregnancy category B. Praziquantel is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Praziquantel can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old.
How should I take praziquantel (Biltricide)?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medication with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Praziquantel is usually taken 3 times in one day. Your doses should be taken 4 to 6 hours apart on that day.
Praziquantel should be taken with a meal.
You may need to break a praziquantel tablet in order to get the correct dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not crush or chew the praziquantel tablet or portion of a tablet. Swallow the pill whole.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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