Biltricide
Praziquantel is the active ingredient in Biltricide, a tablet for schistosomiasis and liver flukes. You can choose from one strength and several pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600mg | 4 tablets | US$21.80 | US$5.45 |
| 600mg | 12 tablets | US$46.68 | US$3.89 |
| 600mg | 20 tablets | US$62.40 | US$3.12 |
| 600mg | 40 tablets | US$109.20 | US$2.73 |
| 600mg | 80 tablets | US$187.20 | US$2.34 |
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Praziquantel
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 600mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Biltricide on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Schistosomiasis · Liver Flukes
- Alternative names
- Cysticide
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Anthelmintic
- Known off-label uses
- tapeworm infections
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to praziquantel; ocular cysticercosis
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; tiredness; fever
- Serious side effects
- convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 1 day
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Safety in children under 4 years old is not established.
Precautions and warnings
avoid driving during treatment; avoid operating machinery due to possible dizziness
Patient summary
Praziquantel 600mg tablets, used for schistosomiasis and liver flukes. It makes the parasite's membrane permeable to calcium, causing paralysis.
Mechanism of action
The compound increases the permeability of the parasite's cell membrane to calcium ions, which induces contraction and paralysis of the parasite, subsequently resulting in its death and clearance by the host immune system.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discuss with your physician based on risk-benefit. Breastfeeding: Avoid during treatment.
Biltricide is a brand of praziquantel, supplied as a 600mg tablet. It is used to treat schistosomiasis and liver flukes. The originator company is Bayer, and the same medicine is also sold as Cysticide.
Praziquantel makes the parasite’s cell membrane more permeable to calcium ions. The worm contracts, becomes paralysed, then dies and is cleared by the immune system. Onset is usually within 1 to 2 hours. It must not be used in ocular cysticercosis, and rifampin is not taken with it; rifampin is stopped four weeks before treatment and restarted a day after it ends. Dizziness can occur, so avoid driving or operating machinery during treatment.
Ordering Biltricide from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. Only one strength is made, so the main decision is pack size. Other antiparasitics are listed separately.
FAQ
Do I get the original Biltricide?
No. Biltricide is the original brand from Bayer; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (praziquantel) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What does Biltricide cost?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Biltricide comes in a 600mg strength, in packs of 4 to 80 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Biltricide sold under?
You may also see praziquantel sold as Cysticide.
How soon does Biltricide start working?
Praziquantel usually kicks in within 1 to 2 hours. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Does Biltricide have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with praziquantel are dizziness, headache and abdominal pain. Some people also get nausea, tiredness and fever. Rarer but serious: convulsions. These need urgent medical help.
Does alcohol mix with Biltricide?
Alcohol can interact with praziquantel, so ask a doctor or pharmacist before drinking while you're on Biltricide.
Which conditions is Biltricide taken for?
Biltricide contains praziquantel and is taken for schistosomiasis and liver flukes. The compound increases the permeability of the parasite's cell membrane to calcium ions, which induces contraction and paralysis of the parasite, subsequently resulting in its death and clearance by the host immune system.
Can I order Biltricide online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Biltricide. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Biltricide to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Biltricide is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Biltricide.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Praziquantel) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.