Biltricide
Indicated to address parasitic worm infections to relieve the associated systemic load.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Praziquantel
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 600mg
Biltricide details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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
Indicated to address parasitic worm infections to relieve the associated systemic load.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Biltricide
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. Manufactured by Bayer, this medication is a well established option for those managing these specific parasitic conditions.
Buying Biltricide online
Biltricide is registered across 14 markets including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. 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.