Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Niclosamide is used in dog for Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Niclosamide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Niclocide, Yomesan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 157 mg/kg | Single dose | Single oral dose; repeat in 2-3 weeks if reinfection likely | Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits oxidative phosphorylation in cestode mitochondria, disrupting ATP production. Also inhibits glucose uptake by tapeworms.
Effective against intestinal tapeworms only. Not absorbed systemically. May cause transient GI upset. Administer after light meal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Niclosamide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.