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Melarsomine is indicated for the treatment of stabilized class I, II, and III heartworm disease caused by immature (4 month old, stage L5) to mature adult infections of D. immitis in dogs. When compared with thiacetarsamide, melarsomine appears to be more efficacious, less irritating to tissues, and does not cause hepatic necrosis.
Melarsomine may also be useful for treating ferrets; it has been suggested to contact the manufacturer before using the drug in this species.