Niclosamide dosage
| Niclosamide |
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| YOMESAN® Package Insert |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Indications |
| Contraindications |
| Side Effects |
| Overdosage |
| Dosage |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosage
Yomesan tablets are taken after breakfast. It is very important that the palatable tablets are thoroughly chewed and then washed down with a little water. The tablets may also be taken disintegrated in a little water. For small children it is advisable to grind the tablets as finely as possible and mix the powder with a little water. If constipated, thorough cleansing of the bowels is necessary before treatment. Dietetic measures are not necessary.
In infestation with beef tapeworm (T. saginata), pork tapeworm (T. solium) and fish tapeworm (D. latum) one single dose is sufficient.
Yomesan tablets are taken after breakfast. It is very important that the palatable tablets are thoroughly chewed and then washed down with a little water. The tablets may also be taken disintegrated in a little water. For small children it is advisable to grind the tablets as finely as possible and mix the powder with a little water. If constipated, thorough cleansing of the bowels is necessary before treatment. Dietetic measures are not necessary. In infestation with beef tapeworm (T. saginata), pork tapeworm (T. solium) and fish tapeworm (D. latum) one single dose is sufficient.
- Adults and children from 6 years upwards - 4 tablets
- Children from 2-6 years - 2 tablets
- Children under 2 years - 1 tablet
A drastic saline purge (e.g. sodium sulphate, magnesium sulphate), given two hours after the Yomesan dose should ensure a rapid and complete expulsion of the worm. Without purgation, the parasite is excreted in pieces during the next few days. In the case of Taenia solium, a drastic purge is imperative. For infections with the dwarf tapeworm (H. nana), the following treatment for 7 days is recommended:[1]
First day:
- Adults and children from 6 years upwards - 4 tablets
- Children from 2-6 years - 2 tablets
- Children under 2 years - 1 tablet
For another six days:
- Adults and children from 6 years upwards - 2 tablets daily
- Children from 2-6 years - 1 tablet daily
- Children under 2 years - ½ tablet daily
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.