• U.S. Brand Names: Biltricide®
• Canadian Brand Names: Biltricide®
• Mexican Brand Names: Cesol;Cisticid
• Pharmacologic Category: Anthelmintic

• It is used to treat infections caused by worms.
• Praziquantel works to harm the worms and fight the infection.

How to take

• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Take as told, even if you are feeling better.
• Take with a full glass of water.
• Take with meals.
• Do not chew or crush.

Missed Dose

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal time.
• Do not take two doses or extra doses.

Storage

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from water. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

Warnings

• Unsafe reactions may happen. This drug cannot be taken while you are taking certain other drugs. Check all the drugs you are taking with your doctor.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to praziquantel or any other part of this drug.
• Tell doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs involved.
• If you have a worm infection of the eye.
• If you are breast-feeding.

Precautions

• If you have heart disease, talk with doctor.
• If you have liver disease, talk with doctor.
• Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with certain other drugs.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or activities until you see how this drug affects you.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
• Tell doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

Side Effects

• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing.
• Upset stomach or throwing up. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

Monitoring

• Change in health problem being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with doctor.

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Very upset stomach or throwing up.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most drugs can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada return any unused drugs back to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th for more facts about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Call your doctor for health help about side effects. You may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with doctor before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

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