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US brand names:Lopatol
Nitroscanate is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO Single dose in dogs, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in parasites, depleting their energy. Effective against roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms.
Vomiting possible. Give with food. Available in some countries outside US. Single-dose treatment.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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