Prazheet/Бильтрицид (Празиквантел 600 mg)

Instructions for use Biltricide/Prazheet (Praziquantel)

Biltricide (Praziquantel) is a modern anthelmintic drug, the action of which is aimed at affecting the syncytial membrane of parasites, which ultimately leads to changes that provoke their death. Thus, under the influence of the drug, most individuals die in the first 1-2 hours after taking Biltricid, and the rest also die within a few hours.

Produced in the form of tablets containing the active substance Praziquantel in a dosage of 600 mg. You can buy Biltricide in our online pharmacy. The package contains from 6 to 8 tablets.

Indications and contraindications

Treatment of infections caused by various types of schistosomes (Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma intercalatum, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mekongi).

Treatment of infections caused by liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis, Opistorchis viverrini) and lung flukes (including Paragonimus westermani).

Can be prescribed to adults, as well as children over 4 years of age. It should not be taken for other infestations, since Biltricide has a rather limited spectrum of action and is not active against other parasitic infestations.

Contraindications include individual intolerance to the components of this medicine. Also not used for cysticercosis of the eye.

Do not use during rifampicin therapy, since Praziquantel in combination with rifampicin is a powerful inducer of cytochrome P450.

Possible side effects

While taking Biltricid or Prazheet, the following concomitant reactions were noted, which had different frequency and severity:

• change in appetite;
• epigastric pain;
• loose stools mixed with blood clots in the stool;
• seizures;
• drowsiness;
• headaches or dizziness;
• temperature increase;
• asthenia;
• allergies, including skin manifestations;
• arrhythmia;
• myalgia and others.

It is worth noting that adverse reactions can be provoked either by the active substance of the drug Praziquantel or be a consequence of poisoning of the body with decay products when parasites die.

Do not use in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. During breastfeeding, if it is necessary to use Biltricide or a Prazheet analogue, it is recommended to stop feeding.

Directions for use and dosage regimen

This medicine is prescribed only after the cause of the pathology has been identified through specific laboratory tests. Otherwise, prescribing treatment is inappropriate and even dangerous to health.

The dosage of Biltricide (Prazheet) is determined individually and depends on the causative agent of the disease. If your doctor has prescribed you to take it once a day, you should take the medicine before bed. If the drug needs to be taken several times a day, then take it at intervals of at least 4-6 hours.

Biltricide (Praziquantel) should be taken with food and a small amount of water. The course of treatment can last from 1 to 3 days depending on the disease being treated.

There is no data on drug overdose. The ability to operate machinery or vehicles is not affected.

Features of application

Praziquantel should be used with caution in people with impaired renal or hepatic function. This group is advised to monitor laboratory parameters, which will help avoid serious complications.

Heart rhythm should also be monitored in patients prone to developing arrhythmia and other pathologies of the cardiovascular system.

Storage conditions and periods

It is recommended to store Biltricide or Prazheet at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight and in places inaccessible to children and pets.

The shelf life is 5 years.

Where can you buy Biltricide/Prazheet (Praziquantel)

The price of Biltricide (Praziquantel), which can be purchased on our website, depends largely on the manufacturer’s pricing policy. We offer to buy Biltricide analog Prazheet (Praziquantel), the price of which is affordable for most patients, since we directly cooperate with the best drug manufacturers. Our price, among other things, is significantly lower than that of other pharmaceutical representatives in your region, and you can also buy other medications from us on favorable terms of delivery and payment.