Bithionol

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Bithionol is an anthelmintic used to treat "Anoplocephala perfoliata" (tapeworms) in horses[1] and Fasciola hepatica (liver flukes).

Category

Antiparasite

Brand Names

BITHIONOL® (not available in the U.S.)

Prescribing Information

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages

Mechanism of Action

References

  1. [1], Sanada Y, Senba H, Mochizuki R, et al. Evaluation of marked rise in fecal egg output after bithionol administration to horse and its application as a diagnostic marker for equine Anoplocephala perfoliata infection. J. Vet. Med. Sci. May 2009;71(5):617-620.