{"id":64815,"date":"2024-10-29T13:55:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T13:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=64815"},"modified":"2026-05-10T08:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T08:48:12","slug":"niclosig","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/product\/niclosig\/","title":{"rendered":"Niclosig"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding:16px 20px;background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;color:#2c3e50;\">Quick Answer &mdash; What is Niclosig?<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">\n<p><strong>Niclosig<\/strong> is <strong>niclosamide 500&nbsp;mg chewable<\/strong> fra <strong>Sigmund Promedia<\/strong>. Niclosamide is the WHO Essential Medicine for <strong>intestinal tapeworm<\/strong> (Taenia saginata, Taenia solium intestinal-form, Hymenolepis nana, Diphyllobothrium latum). Standard adult dose: <strong>2&nbsp;g (4 tablets) as a single dose<\/strong>, chewed thoroughly and swallowed with a small amount of water on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#f4f4f4;border:1px solid #e1e1e1;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.55;\"><strong>Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase:<\/strong> \u2713 Sourced from <strong>WHO-GMP-sertifiserte produsenter<\/strong> \u00b7 \u2713 Diskret emballasje \u00b7 \u2713 Verdensomspennende frakt \u00b7 \u2713 <strong>1,400+ kundeanmeldelser<\/strong> p\u00e5 <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/reviews\/\">medsbase.com\/reviews<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Hver ordre er dekket av v\u00e5r <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 hvis pakken din ikke ankommer innen 20 virkedager, sender vi ny.<\/p>\n<h3>Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>V\u00e5re generiske legemidler kommer fra WHO-GMP-sertifiserte produsenter og sendes over hele verden i diskret, n\u00f8ytral emballasje \u2014 ingen legemiddelnavn p\u00e5 utsiden av pakken. Kortbetalinger h\u00e5ndteres av en regulert betalingsbehandler (kontoutskrifter viser en regulert kortbetalingsprosessor \u2014 aldri \u201cMedsBase\u201d eller noe legemiddelnavn). Krypto og SEPA bankoverf\u00f8rsel godtas ogs\u00e5. Hver ordre er dekket av v\u00e5r Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Niclosig?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Niclosig<\/strong> is niclosamide 500&nbsp;mg chewable from <strong>Sigmund Promedia<\/strong>. Niclosamide is a salicylanilide-class anthelmintic with a niche but irreplaceable role: it is the cleanest, most reliable single-dose treatment for <strong>intestinal cestodes<\/strong> (tapeworms). It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and has been used continuously since the 1960s.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mekanisme for virkning<\/h2>\n<p>Niclosamide <strong>uncouples oxidative phosphorylation<\/strong> in the tapeworm scolex (head). This depletes parasite ATP, paralyses the scolex, and disrupts its grip on the gut wall. The worm is then partially digested by host enzymes &mdash; you may see fragmented proglottids in stool rather than an intact worm. Niclosamide is essentially not absorbed from the gut (&lt; 5%), which is therapeutically perfect: high luminal concentration, near-zero systemic exposure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niclosig indications and dose<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Indikasjon<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Dose<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Doseringsskjema<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">2&nbsp;g (4 tablets)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Single dose, chewed on empty stomach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Pork tapeworm intestinal form (Taenia solium)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">2&nbsp;g (4 tablets)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Single dose; consider laxative 2&nbsp;h post-dose to reduce theoretical cysticercosis risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">2&nbsp;g (4 tablets)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Enkeltdose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">2&nbsp;g day 1, then 1&nbsp;g daily &times; 6 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">7-day course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Chew the tablets thoroughly<\/strong>, then swallow with a small amount of water. Take on an empty stomach in the morning, or after a light breakfast. For Taenia solium specifically, some clinicians give a saline laxative 2&nbsp;h after the dose to evacuate dead proglottids and reduce the (rare) theoretical risk of egg release into the gut and resulting cysticercosis.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#444;\"><strong>Cysticercosis is a separate disease.<\/strong> Niclosamide treats <em>intestinal<\/em> tapeworm. <strong>Neurocysticerkose<\/strong> (Taenia solium larval cysts in the CNS) is treated with albendazole or praziquantel under specialist supervision with imaging and concomitant steroids &mdash; not with niclosamide. Headache, seizures, or focal neurological signs in a tapeworm patient need urgent imaging.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bivirkninger<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vanlig:<\/strong> mild nausea, abdominal discomfort, transient diarrhoea<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mindre vanlige:<\/strong> hodepine, svimmelhet, mildt utslett<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sjeldne:<\/strong> hypersensitivity reactions, photosensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legemiddelinteraksjoner<\/h2>\n<p>Because niclosamide is essentially unabsorbed, clinically significant drug interactions are very rare. <strong>Alkohol<\/strong> is best avoided on the day of dosing &mdash; it can theoretically increase niclosamide solubility and absorption, though this has no documented adverse outcome.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#444;\"><strong>Graviditet og amming.<\/strong> Albendazol og mebendazol anbefales IKKE i f\u00f8rste trimester (data om teratogenitet fra dyrefors\u00f8k). Bruk er akseptabelt i 2.\/3. trimester ved moderat til tung ormebyrde. Data om ivermectin under graviditet er begrenset, men tilfredsstillende i WHOs massebehandlingsprogrammer; unng\u00e5 i f\u00f8rste trimester der alternativer finnes. Praziquantel og pyrantel er kompatible med graviditet.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kontraindikasjoner<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hypersensitivity to niclosamide<\/li>\n<li>Cysticercosis or neurocysticercosis &mdash; use praziquantel\/albendazole under specialist care<\/li>\n<li>Children &lt; 2 years &mdash; weight-band dosing only under medical supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oppbevaring<\/h2>\n<p>Store Niclosig below 30&deg;C, away from light and moisture.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Niclosig is supplied from a <strong>WHO-GMP-sertifisert produsent<\/strong>, diskr\u00e9 pakket og sendt over hele verden. Hver bestilling er dekket av v\u00e5r <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/a> \u2014 du tar aldri kostnaden for en tapt pakke.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Vanlige sp\u00f8rsm\u00e5l<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will I know the tapeworm is gone?<\/h3>\n<p>Confirm with stool ova-and-parasite testing 1 and 3 months after treatment. Visible passage of fragmented proglottids in stool over the days following the dose is normal. The scolex (head) may not be visible &mdash; that&rsquo;s expected because it&rsquo;s the part the drug works on first.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why chew the tablets?<\/h3>\n<p>Chewing maximises dispersion in the gut lumen where tapeworms live. Swallowing whole reduces local concentration and lowers cure rates.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I take a laxative after?<\/h3>\n<p>Routine laxative is unnecessary for Taenia saginata or Diphyllobothrium. For Taenia solium specifically, some clinicians give a saline laxative 2&nbsp;h post-dose &mdash; this is to expel proglottids quickly and theoretically reduce the chance of egg release and resulting cysticercosis. Discuss with your clinician.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can niclosamide treat roundworm?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Niclosamide is tapeworm-specific. For roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, or whipworm use albendazole or mebendazole.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is niclosamide preferred over praziquantel for intestinal tapeworm?<\/h3>\n<p>Both work for intestinal tapeworm. Niclosamide has near-zero systemic absorption, fewer side effects, and is cheaper. Praziquantel is the agent of choice for tissue-stage cestodes (neurocysticercosis), schistosomiasis, and most fluke infections &mdash; broader but more expensive.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Niclosig safe in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Limited data; the lack of systemic absorption is reassuring. The first trimester is typically avoided where possible. Discuss with a clinician.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can children take Niclosig?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes from age 2 with weight-band dosing: 11&ndash;34&nbsp;kg = 1&nbsp;g (2 tablets); &gt; 34&nbsp;kg = adult dose. Below age 2, consult a paediatrician.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I retreat?<\/h3>\n<p>Routine retreat is not standard. Confirm cure with stool testing at 1 and 3 months. If proglottids reappear or stool shows persistent infection, repeat the single dose.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about alcohol after taking Niclosig?<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid alcohol on the day of treatment &mdash; it can theoretically increase niclosamide absorption and is associated with rare reports of nausea and flushing.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take other medicines with Niclosig?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Because niclosamide is essentially unabsorbed, clinically significant drug interactions are very rare. Standard chronic medications can continue uninterrupted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"medsbase-link-boost-2026-05-10\" data-marker=\"mb-link-boost-iverheal\">When a patient treated with <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/niclosig\/\">Niclosig (niclosamide 500 mg)<\/a> for intestinal tapeworms also presents with scabies or strongyloidiasis, practitioners typically add a separate ivermectin course such as <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/iverheal\/\">Iverheal (ivermectin 3 \/ 6 \/ 12 mg)<\/a> to address the ectoparasitic component.<\/p>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andre antiparasitt\u00e6re legemidler<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/niclosig\/\">Niclosig (niclosamide 500 mg)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/prazinec\/\">Prazinec (praziquantel 600 mg)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/abd-400-albendazole\/\">ABD 400 (albendazol 400 mg)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/mebex\/\">Mebex (mebendazole)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nb\/tinvista\/\">Tinvista (tinidazole)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;color:#444;\"><strong>Medisinsk ansvarsfraskrivelse.<\/strong> Denne siden er kun til informasjonsform\u00e5l og erstatter ikke profesjonell medisinsk r\u00e5dgivning. Snakk med en kvalifisert lege f\u00f8r du starter med noen antihelmintisk behandling, spesielt hvis du er gravid eller ammer, har nedsatt immunforsvar, skal behandle et barn under 2 \u00e5r, eller hvis symptomene vedvarer etter en behandlingsperiode. Eosinofili, vekttap, vedvarende magesmerter eller reiserelaterte symptomer krever klinisk vurdering. Alvorlige parasittiske sykdommer (neurocysticerkose, strongyloides hyperinfeksjon, schistosomiasis med organskade) h\u00e5ndteres av spesialister.<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niclosig (niclosamide 500 mg chewable) \u2014 tapeworm-specific anthelmintic for Taenia saginata, Taenia solium intestinal, Diphyllobothrium latum, and Hymenolepis nana. 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