Niclosamide: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info

Dosage/Direction for Use Administration Contraindications Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Action Storage CIMS Class ATC Classification

Concise Prescribing Info

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: PO Pork tapeworm infestation 2 g as a single dose after a light breakfast. Beef or fish tapeworm infections 1 g after breakfast and 1 g an hr later. Dwarf-tapeworm infections Initial: 2 g on the 1st day followed by 1 g/day for 6 days.

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.

CIMS Class

Anthelmintics

ATC Classification

P02DA01 - niclosamide ; Belongs to the class of salicylic acid derivative agents. Used as anticestodals.

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