Tetramisole was originally used as an anthelminthic to treat worm infestations in both humans and animals. Most current commercial preparations are intended for veterinary use as a dewormer in cattle, pigs, and sheep.

However, tetramisole has also recently gained prominence among aquarists as an effective treatment for Camallanus roundworm infestations in freshwater tropical fish. It is a broad-spectrum anthelminthics, used to control roundworm and hoodworm.

Application


Tetramisole hydrochloride, white crystalline powder, odorless, bitter taste with astringent. Soluble in water, methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in chloroform, insoluble in acetone. Levamisole hydrochloride intermediate, anthelmintic, anthelmintic drugs. For locusts, worms, and roundworm infections.