• Tapeworms:
    • Adults: PO 2g as a single dose
    • Children:
      • 11-34kg: PO 1g as a single dose
      • 34kg: PO 1.5g as a single dose
  • Tablet:
    • 500mg
  • To be taken with meals

Antihelminth

It may act by the uncoupling of the electron transport chain to ATP synthase. The disturbance of this crucial metabolic pathway prevents creation of adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP), an essential molecule that supplies energy for metabolism.

  • GI disturbances
  • Lightheadedness
  • Pruritus
  • Hypersensitivity to class/components
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Elderly
  • Alcohol
  • Aspirin

                                   Drug Status

Availability Prescription or OTC
Pregnancy Contraindicated
Breastfeeding Contraindicated
Schedule Not scheduled
BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Tinamid 500mg Tablet 100’s Cosmos Ltd Cosmos Ltd