Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Tape Worm

Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014

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Mon, 29 Sep 2014 Answered on

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : Tape worm disease treatment

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
prazi quantel or niclosamide

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

For intestinal tape worm the treatment is praziquantel or niclosamide. Vitamin B 12 supplementation will be required in case there is deficiency.

Consult your doctor for a prescription. Hope this helps.
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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