Niclosamide

CAS: 50-65-7

API Pharmacopoeia: Chinese Veterinary Pharmacopoeia

Niclosamide is an antiparasitic agent used in livestock and pets to treat tapeworms and rumen flukes. It belongs to the salicylanilide class and works by disrupting the parasite’s energy metabolism. It’s typically administered orally and is effective against internal parasites, especially in ruminants, dogs, and cats.