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Praziquantel
💊 Used for: Schistosomiasis, tapeworms, neurocysticercosis, liver fluke
Formulation
Tablet
500mg tablets
Dose Range
5–60 mg/kg
Max Daily
150 mg/kg
Frequency
Varies by indication (single dose to 15 days)
Max Single
600 mg
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 500mg tablets
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 25–300 mg | 0.1–0.6 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 6 kg | 30–360 mg | 0.1–0.7 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
| 7 kg | 35–420 mg | 0.1–0.8 ml | ≤ 1050 mg |
| 8 kg | 40–480 mg | 0.1–1.0 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
| 9 kg | 45–540 mg | 0.1–1.1 ml | ≤ 1350 mg |
| 10 kg | 50–600 mg | 0.1–1.2 ml | ≤ 1500 mg |
| 12 kg | 60–720 mg | 0.1–1.4 ml | ≤ 1800 mg |
| 15 kg | 75–900 mg | 0.1–1.8 ml | ≤ 2250 mg |
| 18 kg | 90–1080 mg | 0.2–2.2 ml | ≤ 2700 mg |
| 20 kg | 100–1200 mg | 0.2–2.4 ml | ≤ 3000 mg |
| 25 kg | 125–1500 mg | 0.3–3.0 ml | ≤ 3750 mg |
| 30 kg | 150–1800 mg | 0.3–3.6 ml | ≤ 4500 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Give with food
- •Avoid in ocular cysticercosis
- •May cause neurological effects in neurocysticercosis
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, abdominal pain
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Sedation
- •Elevated liver enzymes
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