Warnings


What may interact with Praziquantel?

-barbiturates like phenobarbital
-chloroquine
-cimetidine
-dexamethasone
-erythromycin
-grapefruit juice
-lumacaftor; ivacaftor
-medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-rifampin
-some medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenytoin, fosphenytoin, oxcarbazepine
-St. John''s Wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Praziquantel?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-liver disease
-worm cysts in the eye
-an unusual or allergic reaction to praziquantel, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Praziquantel?

Visit your doctor or health care professional to check that the infection is cleared. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. On the day of and on the day after treatment with this medicine, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

Practice good hygiene to prevent infection of others. Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder linens and undergarments. Scrub toilets often and keep floors clean.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Store away from heat and direct light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.