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Praziquantel

Generic Name
Praziquantel
Brand Names
Biltricide, NexGard Combo
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H24N2O2
CAS Number
55268-74-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6490C9U457

Overview

An anthelmintic used in most schistosome and many cestode infestations.

Indication

For the treatment of infections due to all species of schistosoma.

Associated Conditions

  • Cestode infections
  • Cysticercosis
  • Liver fluke infection
  • Trematode infections
  • Schistosoma infection

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Central Texas Community Health Centers
76413-146
ORAL
600 mg in 1 1
8/23/2017
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
50419-747
ORAL
600 mg in 1 1
12/6/2023
Virbac AH Inc
51311-087
ORAL
125 mg in 1 1
6/11/2025
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
49884-231
ORAL
600 mg in 1 1
5/29/2019
Virbac AH Inc
51311-088
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
6/11/2025
Virbac AH Inc
51311-089
ORAL
25 mg in 1 1
6/11/2025
Virbac AH Inc
51311-086
ORAL
25 mg in 1 1
6/11/2025
Elanco US Inc.
58198-0064
ORAL
34 mg in 1 1
5/21/2025
Virbac AH Inc
51311-091
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
6/11/2025
Virbac AH Inc
51311-090
ORAL
125 mg in 1 1
6/11/2025

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
DISTOCIDE TABLET 600 mg
SIN06822P
TABLET, FILM COATED
600 mg
2/6/1992

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H20058072
化学药品
片剂
9/29/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H42021276
化学药品
片剂
6/17/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H20093670
化学药品
片剂
3/5/2024
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H32021380
化学药品
片剂
7/22/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H20023773
化学药品
片剂(薄膜衣)
4/9/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H32021731
化学药品
片剂
6/22/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H20003120
化学药品
片剂
5/19/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H22025017
化学药品
片剂
2/19/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H31020485
化学药品
片剂
9/18/2020
Praziquantel Tablets
国药准字H41020746
化学药品
片剂
6/17/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
BILTRICIDE Praziquantel 600mg Tablets
18845
Medicine
A
10/8/1991

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