Mesan

by Shaigan

Active ingredient: Niclosamide

Packs

• Tab · 500 mg · 4's

About Niclosamide

Anthelmintic

Uses

Infections caused by tapeworm.

How to take it

Children: Under 1 yr, 1 tab; 2-6 yr, 2 tab; over 6 yr, 4 tab. All to be chewed as single dose.

Side effects

GI upset, light headedness, pruritus.

Advice

Take after meals. For young child, crush tablets to make fine powder and mix with small amount of water to make paste. Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better. Stool examination may be needed on day 7 of treatment and again 1 and 3 months after treatment. Do not eat undercooked fish, pork, or beef. To prevent reinfection, wash hands thoroughly, wash all bedding, and keep personal and environmental hygiene.

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Interactions with Niclosamide

Alcohol.

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• Yosan

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