niclosamide

Antihelminthics (Vermifuge)

Indications Antihelminthics are used to treat worm infections and, in some cases, protozoa. Active ingredients Imidazoles / benzimidazoles: Mebendazole (Vermox). Pyrantel (Cobantril) Other: Pyrvinium (Pyrcon, Molevac, Germany). Albendazole (Zentel) Aminoglycosides: Paromomycin (Humatin) Other: Ivermectin (Stromectol, import from France, in many countries not in the approved and not on sale). Niclosamide (not commercially available in many … Antihelminthics (Vermifuge)

Niclosamide

Products In Germany, niclosamide is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets (Yomesan). In many countries, the drug is not registered. Structure and properties Niclosamide (C13H8Cl2N2O4, Mr = 327.1 g/mol) is a chlorinated and nitrated benzamide and salicylic acid derivative. It exists as yellowish white to yellowish fine crystals and is practically insoluble in … Niclosamide

Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)

Symptoms Bath dermatitis manifests as a red, inflamed, and allergic rash with a severe and uncomfortable itching sensation. Burning and tingling also occur. The injection sites of the cercariae are recognizable as reddened spots, papules, pustules or small blisters. Mild discomfort may already occur in the water, but symptoms develop with a time delay of … Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)