| PHARMACOPEA | BP |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | 61438-64-0 |
| THERAPEUTIC USE | ANTHELMINTIC |
| PACKING | 25KGS HDPE DRUMS |
| SOURCE / ROUTE OF PRODUCT | SYNTHETIC |
| DESCRIPTION / PHYSICAL APPEARANCE | Yellow powder, slightly hygroscopic. |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C22H13Cl2I2N2NaO2 |
Closantel is a salicylanilide anthelmintic with long persistence in the blood. It is used against adult and late-immature (from about 6 weeks) liver flukes (Fasciola), the blood-sucking roundworm Haemonchus contortus (including benzimidazole-resistant strains) and nasal bots in sheep, goats and cattle.
Closantel sodium (dihydrate) is the more soluble salt and is used in injectable and oral liquid formulations; closantel base is common in suspensions and boluses. The choice depends on the formulation.
Indications and authorisation vary by country; dose and withdrawal periods must follow the approved product label.
They are the same active molecule. Closantel sodium (dihydrate) is the more soluble salt and is used in injectable and oral liquid products; closantel base is common in suspensions and boluses. The choice depends on the formulation.
It controls liver flukes, Haemonchus contortus and nasal bots in sheep, goats and cattle.
The CAS number of closantel sodium is 61438-64-0.
Yes. Aarambh Life Science manufactures closantel sodium dihydrate BP API and exports it in 25 kg HDPE drums.