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Niclosan is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Intestinal Worms, Tapeworm Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Niclosan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Niclosan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Niclosan are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Niclosan is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Niclosan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Niclosan contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Niclosan have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Niclosan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Niclosan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Niclosan safe for pregnant women?
Niclosan is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Niclosan safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Niclosan on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Niclosan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Niclosan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Niclosan on the Liver?
Niclosan is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Niclosan on the Heart?
Niclosan is completely safe for the heart.
Niclosan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Niclosan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Niclosan habit forming or addictive?
Niclosan is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Niclosan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Niclosan does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Niclosan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Niclosan
You can take Niclosan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Niclosan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Niclosan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 854