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Biltricide
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Biltricide?
Generic Name: praziquantel
Other Brand Names:
praziquantel
Praziquantel is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly
hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.
Praziquantel 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 Carribean, and parts of Asia.
Praziquantel 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.
Praziquantel should not be used to treat parasitic infections in the eye.
Praziquantel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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