Biltricide TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: praziquantel
Pack: Biltricide 600 mg tablet, 8, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BILTRICIDE Praziquantel 600mg Tablet bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Infections due to various types of blood fluke (eg, Schistosoma haematobiium, S. japonicum, S. mekongi, S. mansoni)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow lacquered tablets oblong shaped with three scores with Bayer on one side and "LG" on the reverse
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 8 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient praziquantel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
