Biltricide is a prescription antihelminthic drug used to treat blood fluke infection. Blood flukes are a type of parasite. Blood flukes are not found in the United States, but infection is common in other parts of the world. Symptoms of schistosomiasis include fever, cough, diarrhea, muscle pain, stomach pain, and rash. Biltricide paralyzes blood flukes, causing them to detach from blood vessels. Once detached, they can be removed by the immune system. Fact Table Formula C19H24N2O2 License US FDA Bioavailability Relatively small Legal status Rx-only Chemical Name Praziquantel Elimination half-life 0.8–1.5 hours Dosage (Strength) 600mg Pregnancy Consult Doctor Brands Biltricide Protein binding 80% PubChem CID 4891 MedlinePlus a608048 ChEBI 45267 ATC code P02BA01 DrugBank DB01058 KEGG D00471 Routes of administration By mouth