The side effect of niclosamide

　　Niclosamide (CAS.NO:50-65-7) is a teniacide ("tenia-" referring to tapeworm) in the anthelmintic family especially effective against cestodes that infect humans. It is also used as a piscicide. It is stressed that while antihelmintics are a drug family used to treat worm infections, Niclosamide is used specifically to treat tapeworms and is not effective against other wormssuch as pinworms or roundworms. It is a chewable tablet taken orally, dosage depending on type of worm and patient's age and/or weight. Niclosamide molecules are lethal to tapeworms upon contact.

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　　Some side effects may occur with the use of niclosamide, which should be reported to the prescribing physician if they are bothersome or persistent. Patients may experience abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, along with diarrhea and loss of appetite. Rarely, an unpleasant taste, drowsiness, and dizziness may also occur. Some patients have reported a skin rash or rectal itching.

　　Along with its needed effects, niclosamide may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

　　1.Less common Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
　　*diarrhea
　　*loss of appetite
　　*nausea or vomiting

　　2.Rare
　　*Dizziness or lightheadedness
　　*drowsiness
　　*itchingof the rectal area
　　*skin rash
　　*unpleasant taste