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Details About Generic Salt :: Niclosamide
Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Anthelmintics
13L. ANTHELMINTICS in 13. ANTI-INFECTIVES |
NICLOSAMIDE |
ANTHELMINTIC | ANTI-INFECTIVE |
PK: A: Poor |
Indications & Dose: DWARF-TAPEWORM INFECT PO Adult Initially 2g 1st day, followed by 1g/day next 6 days Child >2yr: One-quarter of adult dose, 2-6yr: Half of adult dose | FISH TAPEWORM INFECT PO Adult 2g in divided doses with 1g after breakfast & 1g after 1h | PORK TAPEWORM INFECT PO Adult 2g/day single dose |
ADR: Others: GI disturbances, lightheadedness, pruritus |