This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore.
The drug DISTOCIDE contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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6490C9U457 - PRAZIQUANTEL
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Praziquantel induces a rapid contraction of schistosomes by a specific effect on the permeability of the cell membrane. The medicine further causes vacuolisation and disintegration of the schistosome tegument. |
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
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| P02BA01 | Praziquantel | P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents → P02 Anthelmintics → P02B Antitrematodals → P02BA Quinoline derivatives and related substances |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| HK | Department of Health Drug Office | 37803 |
| SG | Health Sciences Authority | 06822P |
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