Melarsomine dihydrochloride is a trivalent arsenical compound used as an adulticide. Melarsomine dihydrochloride can be used for the reserach of canine heartworm disease and other helminth infections[1][2].
Melarsomine (2.5 mg/kg; deep i.m. injection) combined with Doramectin managed to clear the D. repens infection in dogs[1].
Melarsomine (0.25 mg/kg; deep i.m. injection) can cure T. evansi infection in camels[2].
Melarsomine (0.5 mg/kg; deep i.m. injection) can cure T. evansi infection in dairy cattle in Thailand[2].