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A member asked:

When diagnosed with bilharzia, what is the dosis of biltricide (praziquantel) to be taken?

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

By weight: The dosage recommended for the treatment of schistosomiasis is: 20 mg/kg bodyweight three times a day as a one day treatment, at intervals of not less than 4 hours and not more than 6 hours. I am sure your doctor will recommend the best dosage for you to minimize side effects.

Answered 8/5/2013

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Good day I've recently been diagnosed with Bilharzia, so I've drank the medication two weeks in already and how long does it take for full recovery,as I still have headaches, organs pulse, I've lost alot of weight? So estimated time for full recovery

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