Bithionol

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).

Brand Names

Bithionol is investigational in the U.S. The drug can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Drug Service, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 (404-639-3670; evenings, weekends, or holidays: 404-639-2888).

Prescribing Information

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References

↑ [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.

[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.

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