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Why This Medication Is Prescribed

How Should This Medicine Be Used

Other Uses For This Medicine

What Special Precautions Should I Follow

What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow

What Should I Do If I Forget A Dose

What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause

Praziquantel may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • Not feeling well
  • headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Itching

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience the following symptom, call your doctor right away:

  • Hives

Praziquantel may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

What Should I Know About Storage And Disposal Of This Medication

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In Case Of Emergency/Overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

What Other Information Should I Know

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