Name
NICLOSAMIDE
Mode of Action
IT IS A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE DRUG AGAINST CESTODES INFESTING MAN-TAENIA SAGINATE, T.SOLIUM, DIPHYLLOBOTHRIUM LATUM AND HYMENOLEPIS NANA. AS WELL AS THREAD WORM. A SALINE PURGATIVE IS GIVEN 2 HOURS AFTER THE DOSE TO WASH OFF THE WORM.
Dosage
ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS :- 1GM FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER DOSE OF 1 GM ONE HOUR LATER, SINGLE DOSE OF 2 GM MAY ALSO BE GIVEN. BRISK PURGATIVE AFTER 2 HOURS OF LAST DOSE RECOMMENDED. CHILDREN : (2 - 6 YEARS.) 1 GM TOTAL DOSE IN 2 DIVIDED DOSES.
Drug Group
[ANTHELMINTIC]
Cross Reaction
ALCOHOL MAY ENHANCE ABSORPTION OF THE NICLOSAMIDE & NICLOSAMIDE MAY CAUSE DISULFIRAM LIKE SIDE EFFECTS WITH ALCOHOL INTAKE.
Drug Interaction
Drugs Side Effect
Drug Categories
Special Precaution
Drug Safety
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