FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: DETERMINATION THAT BILTRICIDE (PRAZIQUANTEL) ORAL TABLET, 600 MILLIGRAMS, WAS NOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE FOR REASONS OF SAFETY OR EFFECTIVENESS

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice called: Determination That BILTRICIDE (Praziquantel) Oral Tablet, 600 Milligrams, Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 13 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that BILTRICIDE (praziquantel) oral tablet, 600 milligrams (mg), was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to this drug product, and it ...