A milbemycin compound or a mixture thereof for use in the treatment of helminthic infections and anthelmintic compositions containing such compounds

摘要

The milbemycins are a known series of macrolides, which are disclosed as having insecticidal activity. These compounds have been discovered to have substantial anthelmintic activity and in accordance with the invention are used in the treatment of helmintic infections. Compositions containing the milbemycin compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.