Product introduction
Niclosig 500mg Tablet is an anti-helminitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing tapeworms that cause infection. The killed worms are then passed in the stool.
Niclosig 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience vomiting, nausea and stomach upset as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.Uses of Niclosig Tablet
- Worm infections
Benefits of Niclosig Tablet
In Worm infections
Niclosig 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which helps treat parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. These killed worms are then passed out along with stools. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Side effects of Niclosig Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Niclosig
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
How to use Niclosig Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Niclosig 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Niclosig Tablet works
Niclosig 500mg Tablet is an antihelminitic medication. It works by killing tapeworms that cause infection. The killed worms are then passed in the stool.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Niclosig 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Niclosig 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Niclosig 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Niclosig 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Niclosig 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Niclosig 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.