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Niclosamide
💊 Used for: Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Hymenolepis nana
Formulation
Tablet
500mg tablets
Dose Range
20–25 mg/kg
Max Daily
50 mg/kg
Frequency
Empty stomach, repeat after 1 hour
Max Single
1000 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 72 months (6 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 500mg tablets
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 100–125 mg | 0.2–0.3 ml | ≤ 250 mg |
| 6 kg | 120–150 mg | 0.2–0.3 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 7 kg | 140–175 mg | 0.3–0.3 ml | ≤ 350 mg |
| 8 kg | 160–200 mg | 0.3–0.4 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 9 kg | 180–225 mg | 0.4–0.5 ml | ≤ 450 mg |
| 10 kg | 200–250 mg | 0.4–0.5 ml | ≤ 500 mg |
| 12 kg | 240–300 mg | 0.5–0.6 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 15 kg | 300–375 mg | 0.6–0.8 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 18 kg | 360–450 mg | 0.7–0.9 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
| 20 kg | 400–500 mg | 0.8–1.0 ml | ≤ 1000 mg |
| 25 kg | 500–625 mg | 1.0–1.3 ml | ≤ 1250 mg |
| 30 kg | 600–750 mg | 1.2–1.5 ml | ≤ 1500 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Give on empty stomach
- •Give purgative 2 hours after last dose
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, abdominal discomfort
- •Diarrhea
- •Dizziness
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