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ATC codes: P02DA01
EMLc
Indication
Diphyllobothriasis ICD11 code: 1F71
INN
Niclosamide
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core (EML)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
Niclosamide is listed for use when praziquantel treatment fails.
Formulations
Oral > Solid: 500 mg tablet (chewable)
EML status history
First added in 1977 (TRS 615)
Changed in 1979 (TRS 641)
Changed in 1987 (TRS 770)
Changed in 2003 (TRS 920)
Changed in 2007 (TRS 950)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
Wikipedia
DrugBank
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Niclosamide was added in the EMLc for the treatment of Diphyllobothriasis.