Clorsulon for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Clorsulon is used in cattle for Adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica). Routes documented in cattle: PO. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clorsulon in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Curatrem
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 7 mg/kg | Once | Single dose | Adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica) | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits glycolytic enzymes 3-phosphoglycerate kinase and phosphoglyceromutase in adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica).
Side effects & warnings
Effective against adult Fasciola hepatica only. Often combined with ivermectin. Withdrawal times required in food animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Clorsulon dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Clorsulon pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.