Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Biltricide


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Parasite Control
Question:I would like to find a drug for animal parasite control. The active ingredient is Praziquantel. And if there is an alternative, They are welcomed too

Answer:Biltricide(plaziquantel) is a drug used in the treatment of schistosome and liver fluke infections. These are parasites usually picked up in underdeveloped countries and are uncommon in the United States except among immigrants. I have not used this drug, the PDR cites its side effects as mild-mainly nausea, headaches and dizziness.
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