Utosamide 500 mg

Indication

An anthelmintic used for the treatment of tapeworm infections (taeniasis), including beef, pork, fish and dwarf tapeworms.

Ingredients

• Niclosamide 500 mg

Direction

For oral use. Chew the tablets thoroughly and swallow with water, taken as a single dose after breakfast, as directed by a physician. Adults and older children usually take 4 tablets; a laxative may be advised about 2 hours later. Dose is reduced for younger children.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• May occasionally cause nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• Use as directed by a physician
• classified as a dangerous drug in Thailand. Caution in pregnancy and young children.