A 10% suspension of Fenbendazole containing 0.1% apple and cinnamon flavour as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for horses. 1ml Panacur Equine Guard contains 100mg active ingredient Fenbendazole.

For the treatment and control of adult and immature roundworms of the gastro-intestinal tract in horses and other equines.  Panacur Equine Guard is effective for the treatment and control of encysted mucosal 3rd and 4th stage small strongyle larvae and is also effective against encysted inhibited 3rd stage small strongyle larvae in the mucosa.

Panacur Equine Guard is also effective in controlling other immature and mature roundworms including large redworm (Strongylus edentatus and Strongylus vulgaris) and migrating large redworm, Ascarids (Parascaris equorum), Oxyuris and Strongyloides spp. and benzimidazole susceptible adult and immature small strongyles.

Panacur Equine Guard also has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.

No dietary control is required before or after treatment.

For the treatment and control of migrating and tissue larval stages of large strongyles, encysted mucosal 3rd and 4th stage small strongyle larvae and encysted inhibited 3rd stage small strongyle larvae in the mucosa administer 5ml Panacur Equine Guard per 65kg bodyweight daily for 5 days (= 7.5mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 5 days).

Panacur Equine Guard can be easily administered by mixing with grain or concentrate feed.  The full daily dosage must be given as one administration.

Pregnant mares and foals may also be safely treated with fenbendazole at therapeutic dosage levels.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage. The use of a band’is recommended.

Recommended dosing programme

Treatment of encysted inhibited and encysted mucosal dwelling larvae should be performed in the autumn (ideally late October/November) and again in the Spring (ideally in February).  However, for horses that fail to maintain condition or bought-in horses with unknown worming history, the treatment can be given at any time of the year.

Treatment with Panacur Equine Guard should be given in addition to routine worming during the grazing season.

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

Operator warnings

Direct contact with the skin should be kept to a minimum. Wear suitable protective clothing including impermeable rubber gloves.

Wash hands after use.

Keep out of reach of children.

For animal treatment only.

Environmental warnings

Dispose of used containers safely. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with product or used containers.

Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with your veterinary surgeon.

Protect from freezing. Shake container before use.

Mix the medicated feed thoroughly prior to administration, for example by rolling the drum or barrel.

Liquid feed containing Panacur Equine Guard will remain stable for up to 3 months.

225ml multidose containers.

Panacur has been extensively used for the treatment of worm infestations in exotic animal species. For further information on suggested dose rates, please contact the Veterinary advisor of the Company.

Fenbendazole belongs to the benzimidazole (1—BZ) class of anthelmintics.

Studies have indicated that inhibited 3rd stage small strongyle larvae represent 50% of the total larval population in the horse.