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  "schema_version": 1,
  "kind": "condition",
  "id": "taeniasis",
  "name": "Taeniasis (Tapeworm)",
  "category": "acute",
  "sources": "Egyptian National Drug Formulary - antimicrobial-2023.pdf, Niclosamide monograph (chapter PDF p35) · Lesh EJ, Brady MF. Tapeworm. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Last update August 28, 2023.",
  "review_status": "reviewed",
  "verified_against": "Egyptian National Drug Formulary - antimicrobial-2023.pdf, Niclosamide monograph (chapter PDF p35) · Lesh EJ, Brady MF. Tapeworm. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Last update August 28, 2023.",
  "verified_date": "2026-08",
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      "generic": "Niclosamide",
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      "rationale": "Formulary explicitly names Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) and gives a single-dose adult regimen - the direct, guideline-backed first choice for this condition.",
      "cautions": [
        "Tablets should be chewed thoroughly and taken after a light meal.",
        "If Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) is suspected rather than T. saginata, be alert for neurological symptoms suggesting neurocysticercosis, which needs urgent referral rather than routine treatment.",
        "Refer urgently for signs of intestinal obstruction or unexplained weight loss.",
        "Generally well tolerated; mild GI upset is the main side effect.",
        "Patients may report the passage of visible worm segments."
      ],
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          "dose_text": "500 mg as a single dose"
        },
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          "age_max_months": 83,
          "dose_text": "1 g as a single dose"
        },
        {
          "label": "Over 6 years",
          "age_min_months": 84,
          "age_max_months": 216,
          "dose_text": "2 g as a single dose"
        }
      ],
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      "brands": [
        {
          "trade_name": "YOMESAN 500 MG 4 CHEWABLE TABS.",
          "scientific_name": null,
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          "manufacturer": "ALEXANDRIA",
          "price_egp": 5.5,
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        {
          "trade_name": "NICLOSAN 500 MG 20 CHEWABLE TABS.",
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      "condition_id": "taeniasis"
    }
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