Biltricide

Generic name:praziquantel [ PRAZ-i-KWON-tel ]
Drug class:Anthelmintics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 1, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Biltricide?

Biltricide is used to treat infections caused by schistosoma worms, which enter the body through skin that has come into contact with contaminated water. Schistosoma worms are found in Africa, South America, Middle Eastern countries, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia.

Biltricide is also used to treat infection with liver flukes, caused by a type of worm found in East Asia. This worm enters the body while eating contaminated fish.

Biltricide is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.

Biltricide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take Biltricide if you are allergic to Biltricide, or if you have taken rifampin in the last 4 weeks.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Biltricide if you are allergic to it, or if:

you have a parasitic infection in your eye; or
you have taken rifampin within the past 4 weeks.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

lumps (nodules) under your skin;
seizures or epilepsy;
liver disease; or
heart problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

How should I take Biltricide?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Biltricide is usually taken 3 times in one day. Take your doses 4 to 6 hours apart on that day.

Biltricide should be taken with a meal and a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

You may need to break a Biltricide tablet in order to get the correct dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not chew the tablet or portion of a tablet. The bitter taste of the tablet could cause you to gag or vomit.

If the child taking Biltricide cannot swallow a tablet or tablet portion whole, crush the tablet and mix it with a liquid or semi-solid food. The child should swallow the mixture right away without chewing.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.