Distocide 600mg 4 f.c.tab
ديستوسيد 600 مجم 4 أقراص
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Same active ingredient, strength, form and pack size: Praziquantel 600mg 4 f.c. tab (6.25 EGP)
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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.