Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020
EGATEN (triclabendazole) tablet is an orally administered anthelmintic for immediate release. Triclabendazole is designated chemically as benzimidazole derivative, 6-chloro-5-(2, 3-dichlorophenoxy)2(methylthio)-1H-benzimidazole (triclabendazole). The molecular formula for triclabendazole is C14H9Cl3N2OS and the molecular weight is 359.65 g/mol.
The chemical structure of triclabendazole is shown below:
Triclabendazole is a white or almost white, crystalline powder.
EGATEN tablets are pale red, speckled, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets, with imprint “EG EG” on one side and functionally scored on both sides. Each tablet contains 250 mg of triclabendazole.
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate, methylhydroxyethylcellulose.
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EGATEN (triclabendazole) tablet: 250 mg pale red, speckled, capsule shaped, biconvex with imprint of “EG EG” on one side and functionally scored on both sides. |
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EGATEN (triclabendazole) tablets are supplied as pale red, speckled, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets, with imprint “EG EG” on one side and functionally scored on both sides. Each tablet contains 250 mg of triclabendazole. EGATEN (triclabendazole) tablets are available as: Blister packs of 4 tablets (NDC 0078-0937-91). |
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| EGATEN | France, United States |
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