Topical anthelmintic compositions and methods of use
AssigneeFisons Limited
InventorsPeter John Brooker, John Goose
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Abstract
A new technique for combating helminthic parasites in an animal, e.g. a sheep or cow, comprises applying to the skin of the animal an anthelmintic amount of an anthelmintic compound, whereby the compound is absorbed by the animal through its skin.
Claims8
A method of combating helminthic parasites in an animal which comprises applying to the skin of the animal an anthelmintically effective amount of the compound 2,3,5,6-tetrahydro-6-phenylimidazo(2,1-b)thiazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for passing said compound through the skin of said animal, said carrier comprising a mixture of an aromatic hydrocarbon having a boiling point of 130.degree. to 250.degree. C and cyclohexanone.
An anthelmintic composition for the application to the skin of an animal comprising an anthelmintically effective amount of the compound 2,3,5,6-tetrahydro-6-phenylimidazo(2,1-b)thiazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier effective for passing said compound through the skin of the animal, said carrier being a mixture of an aromatic hydrocarbon having a boiling point of 130.degree. to 250.degree. C and cyclohexanone.
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