Rafoxanide
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Scheme
Rec.INN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0022662-39-1
Chemical Formula
C19-H11-Cl2-I2-N-O3
Molecular Weight
626
Therapeutic Category
Anthelmintic agent
Chemical Name
Benzamide, N-[3-chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodo-
Foreign Names
- Rafoxanidum (Latin)
- Rafoxanid (German)
- Rafoxanide (French)
- Rafoxanida (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Rafoxanide (OS: BAN, USAN)
- MK 990 (IS)
Brand Names
- Crede Mintic Roxilev (Rafoxanide and Levamisole (veterinary use))
Experto Vet, South Africa - Flukinex (veterinary use)
Interchem, Ireland - Nasalcur (veterinary use)
Intervet, South Africa - Nem A Rid (Rafoxanide and Levamisole (veterinary use))
Intervet, South Africa - Ranigel (veterinary use)
Intervet, Italy - Ranox (veterinary use)
Pfizer Animal Health, South Africa - Ridafluke (veterinary use)
Chanelle, Ireland - Tramisol (Rafoxanide and Levamisole (veterinary use))
Afrivet, South Africa
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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