Clorsulon is a drug active ingredient and is an antiparasitic drug. It also falls under the antihelminthic category because it kills liver fluke and other fluke worms. Clorsulon uses is very well-known and is used along with ivermectin in cattle. Chemically, it belongs to the sulphonamide group.

COMMON USES OF CLORSULON:

Clorsulon uses in cattle and dogs is for the treatment of Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) infestation.

STORAGE OF CLORSULON:

Store this compound in a tight container and keep it away from the light.


Description

This member of the sulphonamide group has its application in veterinary medicine exclusively. Clorsulon is antihelminthic with amazing efficacy against flukeworms which infest various animals such as cattle, dogs, horses, etc. It is often used with ivermectin to end the parasites and also tends to prevent reinfection. It is available as drenches or injections.

BASIC INFO.:

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  • CAS number: 60200-06-2
  • Name: Clorsulon.
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  • Specifications: benzenesulfonamide drug for liver fluke infestation.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Treatment and Function: Use to treat liver fluke and other fluke worm infestation in cattle and dogs.
  • Physical Form: White Powder.
  • Medicine Type: Veterinary.
  • Ingredients: Clorsulon API
  • Recommended for: Liver fluke infestation in cattle.
  • Storage: Store in well-closed containers and keep away from light.

USES:

A narrow-spectrum drug with specificity against flukeworms is of great use among farmers and breeders. They use clorsulon for the treatment and prevention of liver fluke infestation in their cattle. Liver fluke can be deadly and can be very harmful to the animal. Dog owners also use this compound to get rid of various kinds of flukeworms.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:

This drug is from the sulphonamide group and has an IUPAC name of 4-amino-6-(1,2,2-trichloroethenyl)benzene-1,3-disulfonamide. The chemical formula for clorsulon is C8H8Cl3N3O4S2.

PRODUCT APPLICATION:

Clorsulon is a flukicide drug that has the capabilities to kill the flukeworms and it does this by blocking some enzymes of the parasite. The enzymes that are blocked by this drug are of the glycolytic pathway and make the worms unable to synthesize energy. This action eventually kills the flukeworms.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

  • Melting Point – 203℃
  • Density – 1.8±0.1g/cm3
  • Form – Powder.
  • HS Code – N/A
  • Color – White.
  • Molecular Weight – 380.7g/mol
  • Solubility – Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents.