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Comparing Biltricide vs Praziquantel

Biltricide

praziquantel

Praziquantel

Prescribed for Beef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata), Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana), Dog Tapeworm Infection, Cysticercus cellulosae, Opisthorchis viverrini - Liver Fluke,... more

Prescribed for Beef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata), Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana), Dog Tapeworm Infection, Cysticercus cellulosae, Opisthorchis viverrini - Liver Fluke,... more

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Beef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata)
Naophyetus salmincola
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma japonicum
Schistosoma haematobium
Pork Tapeworm Infection (Taenia solium)
Paragonimus westermani, Lung Fluke
Opisthorchis viverrini, Liver Fluke
Metagonimus yokogawai, Intestinal Fluke
Cysticercus cellulosae
Liver Fluke (Clornorchis sinensis)
Heterophyes heterophyes, Intestinal Fluke
Fish Tapeworm Infection (Diphyllobothrium latum)
Fasciolopsis buski, Intestinal Fluke
Echinococcus
Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana)
Dog Tapeworm Infection (Dipylidium caninum)
Schistosoma mekongi
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Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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5.5
1 Reviews
7.0
2 Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 600 mg
Per Unit* $88.11
Cost* $528.66
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Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 600 mg
Per Unit* $64.19
Cost* $385.14
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 Biltricide

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4.5 hours

4.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 82 drugs are known to interact with Biltricide:

  • 3 major drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)
  • 77 moderate drug interactions (324 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

A total of 82 drugs are known to interact with praziquantel:

  • 3 major drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)
  • 77 moderate drug interactions (324 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food can enhance the levels of praziquantel in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption,... more
  • Food can enhance the levels of praziquantel in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption,... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 29, 1982

December 29, 1982

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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