Table 5 The effect of different doses of Dichlorvos on Balb c mice which were administered orally using interagasteral tube

Dose in mg/kg

10

50

90

Number of mice treated

1

1

1

Adverse effects within 24 hrs

❖ Hypo-activity

❖ Weak

❖ Slow respiration

❖ Hypo-activity

❖ Weak

❖ Slow respiration

❖ Hypo-activity

❖ Weak

❖ Slow respiration

❖ Died after 1:36 hours

Adverse effects within 48 hrs

❖ Increased activity

❖ Slightly increased activity

Adverse effects within 72 hrs

❖ Recovered

❖ Slightly recovered

Adverse effects within 96 hrs

❖ Completely recovered

❖ Recovered

Adverse effects within 120 hrs

❖ Weight loss

❖ Weight loss