Comparative palatability of orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) of Praziquantel (L-PZQ and Rac-PZQ) versus current PZQ tablet in African children: A randomized, single-blind, crossover study.

<h4>Background</h4>Praziquantel (PZQ) is currently the only recommended drug for infection and disease caused by the schistosome species that infects humans; however, the current tablet formulation is not suitable for pre-school age children mainly due to its bitterness and the large tab...

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Main Authors: Muhidin K Mahende, Eric Huber, Elly Kourany-Lefoll, Ali Ali, Brooke Hayward, Deon Bezuidenhout, Wilhelmina Bagchus, Abdunoor M Kabanywanyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007370