Epsiprantel

Epsiprantel Property

Melting point:

189-190°

Boiling point:

553.7±50.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.20±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

-0.97±0.20(Predicted)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Epsiprantel Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Epsiprantel (BRL-38705) is a compound with anti-Echinococcus activity that can cause the death of protoscolex, larvae and adults in vitro, and is more effective against mature worms than larvae in vivo, with no side effects.

Veterinary Drugs and Treatments

Epsiprantel is indicated for the treatment (removal) of Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis in dogs, and Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis in cats.

References

[1] In vitro and in vivo efficacy of epsiprantel against Echinococcus granulosus DOI:10.1016/0034-5288(91)90087-5