Biltricide
Praziquantel 600mg tablets, used for schistosomiasis and liver flukes. It makes the parasite's membrane permeable to calcium, causing paralysis.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Praziquantel
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 600mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Biltricide on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Schistosomiasis · Liver Flukes
- Alternative names
- Cysticide
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Anthelmintic
- Known off-label uses
- tapeworm infections
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to praziquantel; ocular cysticercosis
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; tiredness; fever
- Serious side effects
- convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 1 day
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Safety in children under 4 years old is not established.
Precautions and warnings
avoid driving during treatment; avoid operating machinery due to possible dizziness
Patient summary
Praziquantel 600mg tablets, used for schistosomiasis and liver flukes. It makes the parasite's membrane permeable to calcium, causing paralysis.
Mechanism of action
The compound increases the permeability of the parasite's cell membrane to calcium ions, which induces contraction and paralysis of the parasite, subsequently resulting in its death and clearance by the host immune system.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discuss with your physician based on risk-benefit. Breastfeeding: Avoid during treatment.
Biltricide is a brand of praziquantel, used to treat infections caused by schistosomiasis and liver flukes. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Cysticide, supplied as a 600mg tablet. This medication is a well established option for those managing these specific parasitic conditions.
Buying Biltricide online
Because generic praziquantel is often manufactured in India, it is frequently more affordable than the Bayer original brand. For expats and people living far from a well stocked pharmacy, ordering this treatment online is a straightforward way to maintain a supply for travel or personal health management across the region.
What you will receive
Biltricide is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Biltricide.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Praziquantel) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.