It is used to effectively eliminate threadworms (pinworms) and roundworms from the bowel of children, dogs, and cats.
| Technical | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 18534-18-4 |
| Mol. Formula | C4H10N2 • H3PO4 • H2O |
| Mol. Weigh | 202.15 |
| Category | Anthelmintic |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | White crystalline powder; odourless or almost odourless |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol |
| pH of 5% solution | Between 6.0 and 6.5 |
| Heavy metals | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Chromatographic purity | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Water | Between 8.0 % and 9.5 % w/w |
| Assay | Between 98.5 and 100.5 % w/w |