Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Niclosamide is dosed at 157 mg/kg PO Single dose in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Niclosamide is used in dogs for Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Niclosamide in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Niclosamide dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 157 mg/kg Single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Niclosamide in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Niclosamide in dogs include: Single oral dose; repeat in 2-3 weeks if reinfection likely. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Niclosamide is indicated in dogs for: Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum).
These are general warnings for Niclosamide across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Effective against intestinal tapeworms only. Not absorbed systemically. May cause transient GI upset. Administer after light meal.
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 dogs — 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.