ATCvet code QP51AA07 (WHO) PubChem CID 3090 UNII K59P7XNB8X | CAS Number 551-92-8 ChemSpider 2980 Molar mass 141.128 g/mol | |
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Dimetridazole is a drug that combats protozoan infections. It is a nitroimidazole class drug. It has been banned by the Canadian government as a livestock feed additive.
It used to be commonly added to poultry feed. This led to it being found in eggs. Because of suspicions of it being carcinogenic its use has been legally limited but it is still found in the eggs.
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