Praziquantel - Dosage

Dosage

For schistosomiasis, the dose is 20 milligrams/kilogram by mouth every 4–6 hours for one day. For tapeworms, the dose is 5–25 mg/kg by mouth once. For liver fluke, the dose is 25 mg/kg by mouth every 4–6 hours for one day. These dosages are for patients over 4 years old, and are to be taken with food or a few minutes before a meal.

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