Veterinary Products

  • Flubendazole

    • Product Name   :   

      Flubendazole

    • Therapeuric Category   :   

      Anthelmintic

    • EDMF/CTD   :   

      -

    • CEP   :   

      -

    • USDMF   :   

      -

    • Molecular Weight    :   

      313.28 g/mol

    • Molecular Formula   :   

      C16H12FN3O3

    • Trade Name   :   

      Flubenol 5%

    • Originator   :   

      Johnson and Johnson

    • CAS NO   :   

      31430-15-6

    Application

    Flubendazole is a member of the class of mebendazole in which the benzoyl group is replaced by a p-fluorobenzoyl group. A broad-spectrum anthelmintic, it is used,particularly in veterinary medicine, for the treatment of nematodal infections. It has a role as an antinematodal drug and ateratogenic agent.

    General Description

    Flubendazole is an anthelmintic. Its brand name is Flutelmium which is a paste manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. used by veterinarians for protection against internal parasites and worms in dogs and cats. Other brand names are Flubenol, Biovermin, and Flumoxal. It is also available for human use to treat worm infections. It is available OTC (without prescription) in Europe.