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Nicarbazin

Nicarb

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Coccidiosis prevention

Mechanism of Action

Equimolar complex of 4,4'-dinitrocarbanilide (DNC) and 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine (HDP). DNC inhibits energy metabolism in coccidia by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation.

Side effects & warnings

For use in broiler chickens ONLY. Causes mottled yolks and reduced egg production — absolutely contraindicated in layers. Heat stress potentiates toxicity; reduce dose in hot weather.

Species with Nicarbazin dosing data (1 dose rule)

Chicken (Poultry)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · FDA NADA Label

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