Niclosamide


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Pork tapeworm infestation
Adult: 2 g as a single dose after a light breakfast.
Child: <2 yr: 500 mg; 2-6 yr: 1 g. All doses to be taken as a single dose after a light breakfast.

Oral
Dwarf tapeworm infection
Adult: Initially, 2 g on the 1st day followed by 1 g daily for 6 days.
Child: <2 yr: 500 mg on the 1st day followed by 250 mg daily for 6 days; 2-6 yr: 1 g on the 1st day followed by 500 mg daily for 6 days.

Oral
Beef tapeworm infection, Fish tapeworm infection
Adult: 1 g after breakfast and 1 g an hr later.
Child: <2 yr: 250 mg after breakfast and 250 mg an hr later; 2-6 yr: 500 mg after breakfast and 500 mg an hr later.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances (e.g. nausea, retching, abdominal pain), lightheadedness, pruritus.
Drug Interactions
Possible increase in adverse effects with alcohol.
Action
Description: Niclosamide is active against intestinal tapeworms. It inhibits oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria of the worms resulting in energy depletion.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Insignificantly absorbed from the GI tract (oral).
Storage
Store below 25°C.
MIMS Class
Anthelmintics
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