What are the recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections in primary care?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 23 August 2025Updated: 23 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

Recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections in primary care:

The provided UK guideline excerpts do not explicitly mention the recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections (cestode infections) in primary care.

However, based on standard UK clinical practice and NICE-related sources outside the provided context, the first-line treatment for intestinal tapeworm infections such as Taenia saginata or Taenia solium is usually praziquantel or niclosamide, but these are not detailed in the given excerpts.

Since the provided context focuses on roundworm (Ascaris) and threadworm (Enterobius) infections, and does not include specific guidance on tapeworm treatment, it is recommended to consult specialist infectious disease advice or refer to specific parasitology guidelines for tapeworm management in primary care.

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