Niclosamide Benefits & Uses

Niclosamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Niclosamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Intestinal Worms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Intestinal Worms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Intestinal Worms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Intestinal Worms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: patients 2 to 6 years old should take 1 gram as a single dose

Niclosamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Niclosamide safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Niclosamide without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Niclosamide safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Niclosamide on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Niclosamide on the Kidneys?

Niclosamide is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Niclosamide on the Liver?

Niclosamide is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Niclosamide on the Heart?

Niclosamide is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Niclosamide with Other Drugs

Niclosamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Bendamustine

Duloxetine

Ropinirole

Niclosamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Niclosamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Niclosamide

Is this Niclosamide habit forming or addictive?

Niclosamide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Niclosamide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Niclosamide does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Niclosamide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Niclosamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Niclosamide

Taking Niclosamide with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Niclosamide

Information about the interaction of Niclosamide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown