Antiparasitics
What are antiparasitic medicines used for?
Antiparasitics are a broad medicine group used against infections caused by parasites. The category includes antimalarials, which are used in malaria-related care, and anthelmintics, which are used for certain parasitic worm infections. The appropriate medicine depends on the identified parasite, the infection location, local resistance patterns where relevant, and a prescriber's assessment.
How do antimalarial and anthelmintic options differ?
These are distinct antiparasitic approaches, not interchangeable treatments. Chloroquine is a long-established antimalarial, while levamisole is an anthelmintic. Before selecting an option, confirm that the active ingredient matches the condition and prescription advice you have received rather than choosing based on strength, package size, or price alone.
Which antiparasitic tablets do we list?
We list two oral tablet products in this category. Aralen contains chloroquine and is available in 250 mg and 500 mg strengths. Dicaris contains levamisole and is available in a 150 mg strength. The comparison below summarizes the listed strengths and catalog offer starting points; lowest per-tablet pricing reflects the stated package and strength, not a claim that one medicine is a substitute for the other.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from | Lowest listed price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aralen | Chloroquine | Tablet | 250 mg, 500 mg | $67.00 | $1.29 per tablet |
| Dicaris | Levamisole | Tablet | 150 mg | $119.00 | $3.47 per tablet |
For Aralen, we offer packages from 30 to 360 tablets, depending on strength. For Dicaris, we offer packages from 16 to 92 tablets. Review the product page for the available strength and package combination before adding an item to your cart.
What should U.S. customers know about prescription and market status?
Prescription classification does not apply uniformly across this category. Chloroquine phosphate tablets are prescription drugs in the United States, and FDA-approved chloroquine phosphate tablet products exist, although approval and marketing status should be verified for the specific product, strength, and National Drug Code. For Dicaris 150 mg, an FDA-approved U.S. registration has not been established, and its U.S. prescription classification is not established here. Levamisole was previously marketed for human use in the United States under a different product name, but that history does not establish approval of Dicaris.
How do shipping and storage considerations affect an order?
We can dispatch these antiparasitic tablets using Standard shipping, estimated at 14-21 days, or tracked Express shipping, estimated at 4-7 days. Express shipping costs $29.99 and Standard shipping costs $14.99. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Bitcoin, and USDT.
Chloroquine tablets are stored at 68°F to 77°F, with permitted excursions from 59°F to 86°F, in a tightly closed, light-resistant container. Levamisole tablets should be kept in a dry place at 59°F to 86°F and protected from light. We prepare every shipment carefully to protect the contents during delivery. Bring the package inside promptly and store each medicine as directed on its label. Check the product labeling when your order arrives and follow the storage directions provided with it.