Active ingredient
Clorsulon for Animals: Mechanism, Doses by Species & Brands
Clorsulon is a flukicide combined with ivermectin in injections such as Hitek F (100 mg/mL clorsulon with 10 mg/mL ivermectin) [2]. At 1 mL per 50 kg this works out to 2 mg/kg of clorsulon (calculated from [2]).
- Drug class
- Flukicide (benzenesulfonamide)
- Sourced doses for
- Cattle
- Brands on this site
- Hitek F
Clorsulon dose calculator
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Clorsulon dose by species
| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Liver flukes (with ivermectin, as Hitek F) Calculated from the label: 1 mL per 50 kg of 100 mg/mL clorsulon. Calculated: 100 mg/mL × 1 mL per 50 kg = 2 mg/kg. | 2 mg/kg[2] | SC | Single dose | Label |
What clorsulon is used for
- Bovines, sheep, goats and camels: fascioliasis (liver flukes), together with ivermectin for worms and external parasites (Hitek F) [2].
How clorsulon works (mechanism of action)
Clorsulon is a competitive inhibitor of glycolysis [1].
Brands that contain clorsulon
| Brand | Company | Contains | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitek F | Virbac India | Ivermectin + Clorsulon | India |
Frequently asked questions
How does clorsulon work?
Clorsulon is a competitive inhibitor of glycolysis in the fluke [1].
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References
- Pharmacodynamics: Mechanisms of Anthelmintic Action in Animals
Passage read from this source
clorsulon is a competitive inhibitor of glycolysis
- HITEK™ F Injection
Passage read from this source
Ivermectin IP 10 mg
Clorsulon USP 100 mg
Buffalo, Cattle, Camel, Sheep and Goats: 1 ml per 50 kg body weight by S/C route
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