Flubendazole

Flubendazole
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
ATC code P02CA05 (WHO) QP52AC12 (WHO)
Identifiers
CAS Number 31430-15-6 YesY
PubChem (CID) 35802
DrugBank DB08974 N
ChemSpider 32932 N
UNII R8M46911LR N
KEGG D04200 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:77095 N
ChEMBL CHEMBL145946 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.046.007
Chemical and physical data
Formula C16H12FN3O3
Molar mass 313.28 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
Melting point 260 °C (500 °F)
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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.[1]

It is also available for human use to treat worm infections. It is available OTC (without prescription) in Europe. Flubendazole-treated grit is used on UK grouse-shooting moors to reduce impact on the bird numbers from strongyle worm. Evidence of high worm burden is required before a veterinarian can dispense and sell the product, known as 'medicated grit'.[2]

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