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RONIDAZOLE
Chemical names: 1-METHYL-5-NITROIMIDAZOLE-2-METHANOL CARBAMATE (ESTER); CARBAMIC ACID (1-METHYL-5-NITRO-IMIDAZOL-2-YL) METHYL ESTER
Synonyms: RIDZOL; DUGRO; MCMN
Functional class: VETERINARY DRUG (ANTIPROTOZOAL AGENT)
Latest evaluation: 1994
ADI: NO ADI ALLOCATED
Comments/MRLs: MRLs not evaluated; previous temporary ADI not extended
Report: TRS 851-JECFA 42/27
Residues: FNP 41/2-JECFA 34/53 (1989)
Tox monograph: FAS 33-JECFA 42/107
Previous status: 1989, TRS 788-JECFA 34/27, FAS 25-JECFA 34/59. 0-0.025 (TEMPORARY). NO MRLs ALLOCATED. TE. O
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Ronidazole (WHO Food Additives Series 25)