Prazitel 600 mg Tablet

Prazitel 600 mg Tablet is an anthelmintic medicine that contains praziquantel 600 mg in each tablet. It is used to treat certain parasitic worm infections, including tapeworm and fluke infections, depending on the type of parasite your clinician has diagnosed. As a prescription-strength anti-worm tablet, Prazitel 600 mg Tablet works only when the infection matches praziquantel’s activity.

How it works: Praziquantel in Prazitel 600 mg Tablet damages the parasite’s outer surface and changes how its muscles work, which helps the body kill and clear the worm. The tablet form lets you take the medicine by mouth so the active ingredient can be absorbed and reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Prazitel 600 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet that may be chosen when a doctor wants fewer tablets per dose or when the calculated dose fits this strength well. Because praziquantel dosing is based on the specific infection and body weight, this 600 mg tablet is not a one-size-fits-all starting dose and should be used only after a clinician has assessed the patient. It is meant to make prescribed treatment more practical, not to replace individualized dosing.

• Treatment of certain tapeworm infections
• Treatment of some fluke infections
• Prescribed anti-parasitic therapy for diagnosed worm infection
• Helps clear susceptible parasites from the body

• Swallow the Prazitel 600 mg Tablet with water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule given for your infection; the timing and number of doses depend on the parasite being treated.
• Take with food if your clinician or pharmacist recommends it, since food can help improve absorption for praziquantel.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist confirms it is appropriate for your prescription.
• If you are prescribed more than one tablet, space the doses exactly as directed and finish the full course.
• Avoid driving or tasks requiring alertness until you know how the medicine affects you, because dizziness can happen.

Each Prazitel 600 mg Tablet provides 600 mg of praziquantel per tablet. The number of tablets and how often they are taken depend on the type of parasite, your body weight, and your doctor’s prescription; in some infections it may be taken as a single-day regimen or divided into several doses in one day. Do not assume a daily maximum on your own, because the prescriber must set the correct total amount for this exact 600 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Praziquantel may include:

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Vomiting

• Use caution if you need to drive or operate machinery, since Prazitel 600 mg Tablet can cause dizziness or drowsiness.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because praziquantel is processed by the liver and may need closer monitoring.
• Let your clinician know if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or significant heart disease.
• Avoid alcohol unless your prescriber says it is okay, because it may worsen dizziness or stomach upset.
• Do not take this medicine for a parasitic infection unless the diagnosis is confirmed and the dose is prescribed for that infection.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you use, since interactions can change praziquantel levels.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Prazitel 600 mg Tablet.

• Rifampin can lower praziquantel levels and reduce effectiveness.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital can reduce praziquantel effectiveness.
• Cimetidine may increase praziquantel levels and side effects.
• Dexamethasone may change praziquantel exposure.
• Grapefruit products may affect how praziquantel is metabolized.

Store Prazitel 600 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat and moisture, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.