Definition of "niclosamide" [niclosamide]

• A teniacide that is especially effective against cestodes that infect humans, also used as a piscicide. (noun)

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• "However, the standard molluscicide niclosamide has five times higher toxicity in 24 hours (LC50 = 12 mg) than garlic (55 mg)."
• "Praziquantel is effective in treating most types of tapeworms, but is more expensive than niclosamide."
• "Treatment: Take niclosamide (Yomesan), or praziquantel."