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Clinical Trial
. 1978 Apr 29;53(17):677-80.

Oxamniquine in the treatment of various schistosome infections in South Africa

R J Pitchford, M Lewis
  • PMID: 354047
Clinical Trial

Oxamniquine in the treatment of various schistosome infections in South Africa

R J Pitchford et al. S Afr Med J. .

Abstract

Trials of a new schistosomicide oxamniquine (Vansil) were carried out in the lowveld of the Eastern Transvaal. After initial dose-finding trials, the safety and efficacy of oxamniquine against Schistosoma mansoni at an oral dose of 15 mg/kg twice a day for 2 days (total dose 60 mg/kg), were confirmed. No detectable effect was noted against S. haematobium or S. mattheei.

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