Adult

Praziquantel

Warning

General Information

 Unlicensed Restricted formulary antimicrobial: For details see OUH netFormulary

Renal and hepatic impairment

Renal impairment

  • Dose adjustment is not required in patients with renal impairment.
  • Not dialysed.

 

Hepatic impairment

Use with caution in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Discuss with pharmacy.

References

  1. Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Biltricide® tablets. Accessed via https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/18714s008,009lbl.pdf 26/03/18.

 

Editorial Information

Next review date: 02 Mar 2026