A broad spectrum
anthelmintic for the treatment of domestic dogs infected with
immature and mature
stages of nematodes of the gastro-intestinal tract, Taenia
and Giardia
species.
Adult
dogs
For the treatment of
adult dogs infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes and cestodes:
Ascarid spp. (Toxocara
canis & Toxascaris leonina)
Ancylostoma
spp.
Trichuris
spp.
Uncinaria
spp.
Taenia spp.
Also for the treatment
of domestic dogs infected with protozoa Giardia spp.
Weaned puppies
under 6 months of age
For the treatment of
weaned puppies infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes or puppies infected
with protozoa Giardia spp.
Dosage and Administration
Routine treatment of adult dogs
One half tablet per 5 kg bodyweight as a single
oral dose (= 100 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).
Practical dosage recommendations:
|
2.5 to 5
kg |
½
Tablet |
|
5.1 to 10
kg |
1
Tablet |
|
10.1 to 15
kg |
1½
Tablets |
|
15.1 to 20
kg |
2
Tablets |
|
20.1 to 25
kg |
2½
Tablets |
|
25.1 to 30
kg |
3
Tablets |
For dogs weighing over 30 kg, an extra ½ tablet is
required for each additional 5 kg bodyweight.
The tablet can be added to
feed, directly before feeding, or administered by mouth directly after
feeding.
Treatment should be repeated when natural re-infection with
parasitic worms occurs. Routine treatment of adult animals with minimal
exposure to infection is advisable 2 to 4 times per year. More frequent
treatment at 6 to 8 weekly intervals is advisable for dogs in
kennels.
Weaned puppies under 6 months of
age
One half tablet per 10 kg bodyweight daily for 3
consecutive days given to weaned pups by adding to feed directly before feeding.
Or alternatively, administered by mouth directly after feeding (= 50 mg
fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 3 days).
Practical dosage recommendations:
|
5 to 10
kg |
½ Tablet daily
for three consecutive days |
|
10.1 to 20
kg |
1 Tablet daily
for three consecutive days |
For weaned puppies under 6 months of age weighing
over 20 kg, an extra ½ tablet is required daily for each additional 10 kg
bodyweight.
Owing to the small average bodyweight of unweaned puppies and
weaned puppies below 5 kg, accurate dosing of these animals can not be attained
using Panacur Favourites for Dogs, it is recommended that alternative
formulations of Panacur be used e.g. Panacur Paste.
Pregnant bitches
One half tablet per 20 kg bodyweight daily from day
40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days) (=
25 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily).
Practical dosage recommendations:
|
10 to 20
kg |
½ Tablet daily
for approx. 25 days |
|
20.1 to 40
kg |
1 Tablet daily
for approx. 25 days |
For bitches weighing
over 40 kg, an extra ½ tablet is required daily for each additional 20 kg
bodyweight.
The tablet can be added to feed, directly before feeding, or
administered by mouth directly after feeding.
Increased dosing for specific
infections
For the treatment of clinical worm infestations in
adult dogs or Giardia spp. infections in dogs, administer ½ tablet per 10 kg
bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days. (= 50 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight
daily for 3 days).
The tablet can be added to feed, directly before
feeding, or administered by mouth directly after feeding.
Contra-indications,
warnings etc.
Due to the minimum
dosage that can be accurately attained using Panacur Favourites for Dogs, the
product should not be used for the following indications:
Weaned or unweaned
puppies weighing less than 5kg.
Treatment of clinical
infections, in adult dogs weighing less than 5kg.
Pregnant bitches
weighing less than 10kg where prolonged treatment at 25mg/kg/day is
required.
Assess bodyweight as
accurately as possible before calculating the dosage.
Direct contact with the
skin should be kept to a minimum.
Wash hands after
handling the product.
For animal treatment
only. Keep out of reach of children.
