Clorsulon
Clorsulon is a veterinary anthelmintic medication primarily used to treat liver fluke infections in cattle. It is effective against mature and immature stages of Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, making it an important tool for managing parasitic diseases in livestock.
Clorsulon is a veterinary flukicide used to treat liver fluke infections in cattle.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 28303
- Generic
- Clorsulon
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- Bimectin Plus, Ivomec Plus, Noromectin Plus, Ivermax Plus, Vetrimec Plus
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Clorsulon is indicated for the treatment of fascioliasis (liver fluke disease) caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica in cattle. It targets both mature and immature stages of the parasite, helping control liver fluke infestations that can cause significant economic losses in livestock operations.
Clorsulon is a flukicide that interferes with the energy metabolism of liver flukes. It appears to inhibit glycolysis and other metabolic processes essential for the parasite's survival, leading to the death of the flukes within the bile ducts and liver tissue.
Clorsulon is approved for use in cattle and is typically administered orally or by injection. As a veterinary-only medication, it is not intended for use in humans. Always consult the product label and a veterinarian for specific dosing and withdrawal period information before administering to food-producing animals.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 31, 2026. · Read our editorial policy