Schistocide 600mg/5ml susp. 15ml
شيستوسيد 600مجم /5مل معلق 15مل
praziquantelFrom the official published price list, updated twice a day. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
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Same active ingredient, strength, form and pack size: Praziquantel 1.8gm/15ml 15ml susp (6.25 EGP)
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used for schistosomiasis and infections caused by susceptible tapeworms and liver flukes, including clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to praziquantel and in ocular cysticercosis.
Side effects
May cause abdominal pain, nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and fever.
Warnings
Use cautiously in patients with neurologic involvement. Clinical deterioration may occur during acute schistosomiasis.
How it works
Praziquantel increases parasite membrane permeability to calcium, causing paralysis and death of susceptible parasites.
Storage
Store at room temperature in original packaging.