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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Tapeworm Infections

Discover top medications for 'treating Tapeworm Infections'? This page compiles essential information on generic and brand-name drugs specifically used for Tapeworm Infections treatment.Here, you can explore dosages, prices, side effects, and administration recommendations to find a treatment that suits your needs.

The FAQ drug section on some common drugs addresses questions, offering insights into prescribed Tapeworm Infections medications and management strategies. Always check with your healthcare provider to confirm the suitability of any treatment option discussed here.

Tapeworm Infections

Tapeworms are a group of parasites that depend on humans for growth and cause intestinal infection in them. Tapeworm symptoms and signs include stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Tapeworm Infections

Niclosamide

Niclosamide is an anthelmintic, prescribed for worm infections (fish tapeworm, dwarf tapeworm, and beef tapeworm infections).

Brand Names :
Niclosan | Niclesone 1000mg Tablet | Niclosan (500mg)
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Praziquantel

Praziquantel is an anthelmintic agent, used to treat tapeworm, schitosomal and fluke infections.

Brand Names :
Cest | Helminthex | Cysticide | Prazisan -600 | Distocide | Prazine | Albendex P | Cysticide (500mg)
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Thiabendazole

Thiabendazole is a fungicide and parasiticide, prescribed for roundworm infections.

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Intestinal Parasite Infection

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