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Salicylanilides

Medical Definition:	2-Hydroxy-N-phenylbenzamides. N-phenyl substituted salicylamides. Derivatives have been used as fungicides, anti-mildew agents and topical antifungal agents. In concentrated form may cause irritation of skin and mucous membranes.
Guide Notes:	antifungals
Previously Indexed:	Salicylamides (1966-1976)

Salicylanilides Categories.

	Niclosamide - An antihelmintic that is active against most tapeworms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p48)
	Oxyclozanide - Anthelmintic used in grazing animals for fasciola and cestode infestations.
	Rafoxanide - Veterinary anthelmintic for grazing animals; used to treat fluke, hookworm and other infestations.

Salicylanilides Medical Definitions and Terms

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