Presentation
A 22% granulate formulation of Fenbendazole, Ph.Eur., as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 1g Panacur Granules contains 0.22g active ingredient Fenbendazole, Ph.Eur.

Uses
A broad spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of domestic dogs and cats infected with immature and mature stages of roundworms of the gastro‑intestinal and respiratory tracts.

Panacur also has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs. 

Adult dogs and cats: For the treatment of adult dogs and cats infected with gastro‑intestinal roundworms and tapeworms:  

        Ascarid  spp. (Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati  and Toxascaris leonina)

Ancylostomaspp.              

Trichurisspp.

Uncinariaspp.  

Taeniaspp.

Puppies and kittens:  For the treatment of weaned puppies and kittens infected with gastro‑intestinal roundworms and puppies infected with protozoa (Giardia spp.).

Pregnant Bitches:  For the treatment of pregnant bitches to reduce prenatal infections with Toxocara canis and the transfer of T. canis and Ancylostoma caninum to their pups via the milk.

Other

Also for the treatment of dogs infected with lungworm Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri  or protozoa Giardia spp., and cats infected with lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus.

Dosage and Administration

Routine treatment of adult dogs and cats

Administer 100mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight as a single dose.

Practical dosage recommendations:

1 g sachet /dose             Treats 2kg (4.4lb) bodyweight as a single dose (1.1 – 2.2kg)

1.8 g sachet / dose         Treats 4kg (8.8lb) bodyweight as a single dose (2.2 – 4.4kg)

4.5 g sachet /dose          Treats 10kg (22lb) bodyweight as a single dose (5 – 10kg)

For dogs weighing over 10kg (22lb), additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible and then administer one or a combination of the above sachets, which most closely doses this bodyweight. The dose should be administered by mixing into the feed.

e.g.       For a 9kg dog = 2kg dose (1g sachet) + 4kg dose (1.8g sachet) + 4kg dose (1.8g sachet).

             i.e.         one x 1gram sachet + two x 1.8gm sachets. (10kg dose)

                         or          one x 4.5gram sachet (10kg dose)

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 and kittens under six months of age

Administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.

Practical dosage recommendations:

1 g sachet /dose          Treats 4kg (8.8lb) bodyweight (minimum weight 2.2kg) dosed daily for three consecutive days (2.2 – 4.4kg)

1.8 g sachet / dose      Treats 8kg (17.6lb) bodyweight dosed daily for three consecutive days (4.5– 8kg)

4.5 g sachet /dose       Treats 20kg (44lb) bodyweight dosed daily for three consecutive days (10– 20kg)

For dogs/puppies weighing over 20kg (44lbs), additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible and then administer one or a combination of the above sachets, which most closely doses this bodyweight. The dose should be administered by mixing into the feed.

NB. Smaller or unweaned puppies and kittens should be treated with Panacur 2.5% or 10% Liquid Wormer or Panacur Paste.

e.g.       For a 9kg puppy = 4kg dose (1gm sachet) + 8kg dose (1.8gm sachet) daily for 3 consecutive days.

             i.e.         one x 1 gram sachet + one x 1.8 gram sachet (12kg dose) daily for 3 days

             or          three x 1 gram sachet (12kg dose) daily for 3 days.

Puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age, 5 weeks of age and again before leaving the breeder's premises.   Treatment may also be required at 8 and 12 weeks of age.   Thereafter, frequency of treatment can be reduced unless the pups remain in kennels where re-infestation occurs more readily.

Pregnant Bitches

Administer 25mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lbs) bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days).

Practical dosage recommendations:

1 g sachet /dose             Treats 8kg (17.6lb) bodyweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days

1.8 g sachet / dose         Treats 16kg (35.2lb) bodyweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days

4.5 g sachet /dose          Treats 40kg (88lb) bodyweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days

For bitches weighing over 40kg, additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.

As this treatment of pregnant bitches is 98% effective, puppies from these bitches should themselves be treated with a 3 day course at 2 and 5 weeks of age with Panacur 2.5% or 10% Liquid Wormer or Panacur Paste.   Treat the bitch at the same time at the routine adult dose rate (i.e. 100mg/kg as a single dose).

Pregnant Queens:

Pregnant queens can be safely treated with Panacur Granules but only require a single treatment at the routine adult dose rate, as there is no pre-natal transfer of worm larvae in the queen.   Administer 100mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight as a single dose.

Increased dosing for specific infections:

For the treatment of clinical worm infestations in adult dogs and cats or Giardia spp. infections in dogs, administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lbs) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.

For the control of lungworm Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri in dogs administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lbs) bodyweight, daily for 7 consecutive days.

A repeat course of treatment may be required in some cases.

For the control of lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in cats administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lbs) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.

Contra-indications, warnings etc 

Operator warnings

Direct contact with the skin should be kept to a minimum. Wash hands after use.

Environmental warnings

Dispose of used containers and sachets safely.

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of reach of children.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage.

Pharmaceutical precautions

None

Legal category:     

NFA-VPS

Package quantities

Pack sizes: 1g, 1.8g and 4.5g sachets

Further Information

Panacur granules are odourless and tasteless and are readily consumed by animals.

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.

Marketing authorisation number:  Vm 01708/4427

Name and Address:

Intervet UK Limited

Walton Manor, Walton

Milton Keynes

Bucks. MK7 7AJ

Date of preparation: 27^th March 2000