Niclosamide tablets are indicated for the treatment and control of intestinal tapeworm infections in livestock and companion animals.
INDICATIONS
- Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Deer): Used to treat tapeworm species such as Moniezia spp. (including Moniezia expansa and Moniezia benedeni), Stilesia spp., and Avitellina spp..
- Companion Animals (Dogs and Cats): Indicated for tapeworms including Dipylidium caninum (flea tapeworm), Taenia pisiformis, T. hydatigena, and T. taeniaeformis.
- Horses: Used for anoplocephalid infections such as Anoplocephala magna, A. perfoliata, and Paranoplocephala mamillana.
- Poultry: Effective against Raillietina spp. and Davainea spp..
ADMINISTRATION
- Mixed with Food: For dogs and cats, tablets are often crushed and mixed into a small amount of food to ensure the animal consumes the entire dose.
- Oral Administration: Tablets or a crushed paste mixture can be given forcibly at the back of the tongue (pilled) if the animal is reluctant to eat the medicated food.
- As a Bolus: In large animals like cattle, sheep, and goats, niclosamide is often formulated as a large tablet called a bolus, which is administered orally using a bolus ejector or directly by hand.
- In Water (Crushed): For younger animals or those unable to swallow a tablet, the tablets can be crushed into a fine powder and mixed with a small amount of water to form a paste, then administered orally.
- Dosage: Dosage is based on the animal’s body weight and the specific type of parasite being treated.
