Prescription
Anthelmintic (anti-worm medicine)
Praziquantel
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Praziquantel is an anti-worm medicine that works by paralysing and killing parasitic worms (like tapeworms and schistosoma worms) living inside your body, so your system can flush them out naturally.
What is it used for?
Schistosomiasis (also called bilharzia or snail fever)tapeworm infectionliver fluke infectionintestinal worms that other dewormers cannot treat
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.