PRAZIJOL Tablet 4's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Praziquantel 600 mg
Manufacturer
Jolly Healthcare
Variant
4 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
PRAZIJOL TABLET contains Praziquantel which belongs to the group of medicines called Anthelmintics. PRAZIJOL TABLET is used in adults and children (aged above 6-years) to manage Schistosomiasis, which is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by various types of blood fluke worms (such as Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma intercalatum) generally characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, and/or muscle aches in affected individuals. PRAZIJOL TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Praziquantel. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from ocular cysticercosis (parasitic infestation of eye), epilepsy, and/or other parasitic infections involving central nervous system (such as cysticercosis). Before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET, inform your doctor if you suffer from neurocysticercosis (parasitic infection caused by larval cysts of pork tapeworm), and/or have moderate to severe liver disease, kidney problems (such as renal impairment), and heart problems (such as cardiac arrhythmias/cardiac insufficiency). PRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is clearly necessary. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the medicine may pass through milk. PRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years) and advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF PRAZIJOL TABLET Manage and prevents Schistosomiasis (parasitic disease caused by various types of blood fluke worms)
How It Works
PRAZIJOL TABLET works by inducing a specific effect on the permeability of cell membrane which leads to rapid contraction of muscles in worms thus resulting in its paralysis and elimination of disease in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
Take PRAZIJOL TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking PRAZIJOL TABLET are headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, urticaria (red itchy welts), and/or fatigue. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF PRAZIJOL TABLET Manage and prevents Schistosomiasis (parasitic disease caused by various types of blood fluke worms) HOW PRAZIJOL TABLET WORKSPRAZIJOL TABLET works by inducing a specific effect on the permeability of cell membrane which leads to rapid contraction of muscles in worms thus resulting in its paralysis and elimination of disease in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PRAZIJOL TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF PRAZIJOL TABLETCOMMON headache, dizziness abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea urticaria (red itchy welts) fatigue vertigo (sudden internal/external spinning sensation) somnolence (excess sleepiness) anorexia (eating disorder) muscle pain feeling unwell, fever
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGPRAZIJOL TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the medicine may pass through milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machines if you experience dizziness, somnolence (excessive sleepiness), and/or seizures after taking PRAZIJOL TABLET. KIDNEYPRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET. LIVERPRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution in patients with moderate to severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take PRAZIJOL TABLET if you are allergic to Praziquantel, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEPRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac insufficiency. Consult your doctor before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET. OTHERSPRAZIJOL TABLET is not recommended for use if you: suffer from ocular cysticercosis (parasitic infestation of eye) have/had epilepsy have/had other parasitic infections involving central nervous system (such as cysticercosis) Before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET, inform your doctor if you: suffer from neurocysticercosis (parasitic infection caused by larval cysts of pork tapeworm) Use in Paediatrics: PRAZIJOL TABLET is recommended to be used in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years) to manage/prevent the disease. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. Use in Geriatrics: PRAZIJOL TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking PRAZIJOL TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: rifampicin (medicine used for tuberculosis) antiepileptic medicines (used to manage epilepsy) Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital dexamethasone (medicine used to manage inflammation) cimetidine (medicine used to manage ulcers of stomach and intestines) ketoconazole, itraconazole (medicine used to manage fungal infections) erythromycin (used to manage bacterial infections) chloroquine (used to manage malaria) B. Drug-Food interaction: Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while taking PRAZIJOL TABLET as it may alter the effect of the medicine. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of PRAZIJOL TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Praziquantel Pharmacological Category : Antihelmentics Therapeutic Indication : Schistosomiasis Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep PRAZIJOL TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Do not store PRAZIJOL TABLET above 30°C
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Last Updated
31 Dec 2022