Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Yangon Children's Hospital

Adult Tapeworm

Possible Parasite

Taenia saginata

Antimicrobial Treatment

Praziquantel 5-10 mg/kg once

  • Taken with liquids during a meal

  • Drug of choice

OR

Niclosamide 50 mg/kg once

  • Must be thoroughly chewed or crushed and swallowed with a small amount of water

  • Alternative