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Toluene Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Toluene is a colorless, liquid that is immiscible in water. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative used in veterinary medicine as a treatment for various parasites in dogs and cats.

Attribute Details
Trade Name Toluene
Generic Toluene
Type
Formula C7H8
Weight Average: 92.1384
Monoisotopic: 92.062600256
Groups Vet approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am
   

Uses

Used for the removal of ascarids (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala) and as an aid in removing tapeworms (Taenia pisiformis, Dipylidium caninum, and Echinococcus granulosus) from dogs and cats.

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