Product Name   :    Niclosamide
Therapeuric Category   :    Anthelmintic
EDMF/CTD   :    -
CEP   :    -
USDMF   :    -
Molecular Weight    :    327.119 g/mol
Molecular Formula   :    C13H8Cl2N2O4
Trade Name   :    Niclocide, Fenasal, Phenasal
Originator   :    First Wave Bio
CAS NO   :    50-65-7
Niclosamide belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics. Anthelmintics are medicines used in the treatment of worm infections. Niclosamide is used to treat broad or fish tapeworm, dwarf tapeworm, and beef tapeworm infections.
Niclosamide, sold under the trade 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, constipation, 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.