GETROXEL
\ɡˈɛtɹɒksə͡l], \ɡˈɛtɹɒksəl], \ɡ_ˈɛ_t_ɹ_ɒ_k_s_əl]\
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An antibacterial agent that has been used in veterinary practice for treating swine dysentery and enteritis and for promoting growth. However, its use has been prohibited in the UK following reports of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p125)
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