Praziquantel: how to take it safely
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Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats bilharzia (schistosomiasis) and some tapeworm and liver fluke infections.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow tablets whole with water. Do not chew them, as they taste bitter.
When to take it
Take it as a single day's dose, split in 2 to 3 doses a few hours apart, as prescribed.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Driving or using machines on the day you take it, and the next day.
- Chewing the tablet.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or eye infections.
Possible side effects
Dizziness, headache, stomach pain, nausea.
Get help if
Severe headache, fits, a high fever or severe stomach pain: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.