Taenicid 600mg Tablet

Schistosomiasis: 20 mg/kg body weight 3 times a day separated by 4 to 6 hours for 1 day only. Clonorchiasis and Opisthorchiasis: 25 mg/kg 3 times a day separated by 4 to 6 hours for 1 day only. Take with water during meals.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Praziquantel — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Praziquantel is contraindicated in: Patients who previously have shown hypersensitivity to praziquantel or any of the excipients in praziquantel tablets. Patients with ocular cysticercosis; since parasite destruction within the eye that occurs because of hypersensitivity reaction to the dead parasite after treatment may cause irreversible lesions, ocular cysticercosis must not be treated with praziquantel. Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP 3A) inducers, such as rifampin. Known hypersensitivity to praziquantel or any of its ingredients.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Praziquantel. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Clinical Deterioration: Potentially life threatening clinical deterioration can occur in patients treated during the acute phase of schistosomiasis. Central Nervous System (CNS) Effects: Praziquantel can exacerbate central nervous system pathology due to schistosomiasis. Consider whether to administer to individuals reporting a history of epilepsy and/or other signs of potential central nervous systems involvement such as subcutaneous nodules suggestive of cysticercosis. Potential Lack of Efficacy for Acute Schistosomiasis: This has been reported in observational studies.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Praziquantel — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Clinical Deterioration Central Nervous System (CNS) Effects Potential Lack of Efficacy During the Acute Phase of Schistosomiasis Cardiac Arrhythmias Hepatic Impairment in Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Patients Concomitant Administration with Strong Cytochrome P450 Inducers The following adverse reactions associated with the…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Praziquantel — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

Store at 20 ° to 25 ° C (68 ° to 77 ° F);

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Praziquantel.