Niclosamide, sold under the brand name Niclocide among others, is a medication used to treat tapeworm infestations.[2] This includes diphyllobothriasis, hymenolepiasis, and taeniasis.[2] It is not effective against other worms such as pinworms or roundworms.[3] It is taken by mouth.[2]
Side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and itchiness.[2] It may be used during pregnancy and appears to be safe for the baby.[2] Niclosamide is in the anthelmintic family of medications.[3] It works by blocking the uptake of sugar by the worm.[4]
Niclosamide was discovered in 1958.[5] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[6] It is not commercially available in the United States.[3] It is effective in a number of other animals.[4]
| Chemical and physical data | |
|---|---|
| Formula | C13H8Cl2N2O4 |
| Molar mass | 327.12 g·mol−1 |
| 3D model (JSmol) | |
| Melting point | 225 to 230 °C (437 to 446 °F) |
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