What is PRAZIQUANTEL used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Praziquantel tablets are indicated in patients aged 1 year and older for the treatment of the following infections: Schistosomiasis due to all species of schistosoma (for example, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma hematobium ), and Clonorchiasis and Opisthorchiasis due to the liver flukes, Clonorchis sinensis/Opisthorchis viverrini (approval of this indication was based on studies in which the two species were not differentiat

How does PRAZIQUANTEL work?

11 DESCRIPTION Praziquantel, USP is an anthelmintic, trematodicide provided in tablet form for oral administration.

What is the active ingredient in PRAZIQUANTEL?

Febantelum + Pyranteli embonas + Praziquantelum (Febantelum, Praziquantelum, Pyranteli embonas)

What pharmaceutical form is PRAZIQUANTEL available in?

PRAZIQUANTEL: Tabletka 525 mg + 504 mg + 175 mg (doustnie)

Is PRAZIQUANTEL OTC or prescription only?

PRAZIQUANTEL is available over-the-counter (OTC) — no prescription required.

What are the side effects of PRAZIQUANTEL?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Clinical Deterioration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Central Nervous System (CNS) Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Potential Lack of Efficacy During the Acute Phase of Schistosomiasis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Cardiac Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hepatic Impairment in Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Patients [see Warnings

Who should NOT take PRAZIQUANTEL?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Praziquantel is contraindicated in: Patients who previously have shown hypersensitivity to praziquantel or any of the excipients in praziquantel tablets. Patients with ocular cysticercosis; since parasite destruction within the eye that occurs because of hypersensitivity reaction to the dead parasite after treatment may cause irreversible lesions, ocular cysticercosis must not be treated with praziquantel. Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP 3A) inducers, su

Does PRAZIQUANTEL interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Moderate CYP 3A Inducers : Avoid concomitant administration of moderate CYP 3A inducers, for example, efavirenz ( 5.6 , 7.1 ) 7.1 CYP 3A Inducers Strong and Moderate CYP 3A Inducers Concomitant administration of praziquantel with Strong and Moderate CYP 3A inducers decrease praziquantel AUC and C max [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which may reduce the efficacy of praziquantel. Concomitant administration of a Strong CYP 3A inducer, such as rifampin, with praziquantel is c

Can PRAZIQUANTEL be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pediatrics : Safety has not been established in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age. ( 8.4 ) Hepatic Impairment: Monitor patients for adverse reactions when administering the recommended dose of praziquantel to hepatosplenic schistosomiasis patients with moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh Class B or C). ( 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published studies have not identified an association with praziquantel use during pregnancy and major birth

What precautions should be taken with PRAZIQUANTEL?

•Do not breastfeed during or for 72 hr after treatment. It may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery on the day and next day after taking this medication. • Caution needed for patients with history of seizures or liver, kidney, or heart disease.

What ATC class does PRAZIQUANTEL belong to?

PRAZIQUANTEL: ATC QP52AE52. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

PRAZIQUANTEL

525 mg + 504 mg + 175 mg, Tabletka

INN: Febantelum + Pyranteli embonas + Praziquantelum

Data updated: 2026-04-24

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Form

Tabletka

Dosage

525 mg + 504 mg + 175 mg

Route

doustnie

Storage

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About This Product

Used to treat:

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