Antiparasitics
Antiparasitics are a broad group of medicines used against parasites. They include antimalarials, anthelmintics for worm infections and other treatments chosen according to the parasite involved, the site of infection and individual clinical circumstances. Medicines from different antiparasitic subtypes are not interchangeable.
What types of medicines are included in antiparasitics?
This category includes established medicines with distinct purposes. Chloroquine is an antimalarial, while levamisole is an anthelmintic. Both have a long history of use, but they address different parasitic conditions and require an appropriate clinical assessment. A prescriber can determine whether an antiparasitic medicine is suitable for the particular infection and treatment setting.
What should you compare before choosing an antiparasitic?
Start with the active ingredient, because it indicates the medicine's therapeutic subtype rather than simply its tablet strength. Then compare the prescribed strength, the quantity required and the available pack options. The tablet products we list are useful for customers who have already received advice on the appropriate medicine; a higher strength or larger pack is not automatically the right choice.
Which antiparasitic tablets do we list?
We list two oral tablet options in this category. The table compares their listed strengths, pack starting prices and commercial tablet-unit prices. These figures help with purchase planning, not with determining which medicine is clinically appropriate.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aralen | Chloroquine | Tablet | 250 mg, 500 mg | A$101.84 | A$1.95 per tablet |
| Dicaris | Levamisole | Tablet | 150 mg | A$180.88 | A$5.27 per tablet |
For chloroquine, we offer 250 mg packs of 30 to 360 tablets and 500 mg packs of 30 to 360 tablets. For levamisole 150 mg, we offer packs of 16 to 92 tablets. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin and USDT at checkout.
What should Australian customers know about prescription status?
In Australia, chloroquine is a Schedule 4 prescription medicine and requires a prescription from an authorised prescriber. The Australian prescription classification for the exact Dicaris levamisole 150 mg tablet product cannot be confirmed because an exact ARTG entry has not been confirmed. Prescription status should therefore not be assumed to be the same across this category or between its products.
How do delivery and storage considerations affect an order?
We can dispatch orders to Australia by tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days, or Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days. Express shipping costs A$45.58 and Standard shipping costs A$22.78. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached.
Chloroquine tablets should be stored at 20°C to 25°C, with excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C, in a tightly closed, light-resistant container. Levamisole tablets should be kept dry, protected from light and stored between 15°C and 30°C. We prepare every shipment carefully to protect the contents during delivery. Bring the parcel inside promptly and store each medicine as directed on its label. Check the product packaging on arrival and follow its storage directions.