Presentation

Syringes containing 5 g of an 18.75% oral paste formulation of fenbendazole as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for domestic dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.  1 g contains 0.187g active ingredient fenbendazole.

Uses

A broad spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of domestic dogs and cats infected with immature and mature stages of nematodes 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 nematodes and cestodes:

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

Ancylostoma spp

Trichuris spp

Uncinaria spp

Taenia spp

Puppies and kittens: For the treatment of puppies and kittens infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes and puppies infected with protozoa (Giardia spp).

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

Dosageand administration

The product should be administered orally by squeezing the paste from the syringe onto the back of the tongue after feeding.

Adult Cats and Dogs

Orally administer 2 syringe graduations per 1 kg bodyweight as a single dose (= 100 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).  Each 5 g syringe is sufficient to dose up to 9 kg bodyweight as a single dose.

Practical dosage recommendations:

            0 to 1kg                       2 syringe graduations

            1.1 to 2 kg                   4 syringe graduations

            2.1 to 3 kg                   6 syringe graduations

            3.1 to 4 kg                   8 syringe graduations

            4.1 to 5 kg                   10 syringe graduations

            5.1 to 6 kg                   12 syringe graduations

            6.1 to 7 kg                   14 syringe graduations

            7.1 to 8 kg                   16 syringe graduations

            8.1 to 9 kg                   18 syringe graduations

Treatment should be repeated when natural reinfection 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 and cats in catteries or on breeder’s premises.

Puppies and kittens under 6 months of age

Orally administer 1 syringe graduation per 1 kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days (= 50 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days).  Each 5 g syringe is sufficient to dose up to 6 kg bodyweight for 3 consecutive days.

Practical dosage recommendations:

            Up to 1 kg                    1 syringe graduation daily for 3 days

            1.1 to 2 kg                   2 syringe graduations daily for 3 days

            2.1 to 3 kg                   3 syringe graduations daily for 3 days

            3.1 to 4 kg                   4 syringe graduations daily for 3 days

            4.1 to 5 kg                   5 syringe graduations daily for 3 days

            5.1 to 6 kg                   6 syringe graduations 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 and cats in catteries or on breeder’s premises where re-infection occurs more readily.

Pregnant bitches

Due to the recommended dosing regime, it is recommended that alternative formulations of fenbendazole are more appropriate.

Pregnant queens

Pregnant queens can be safely treated with Panacur Paste but only require a single treatment at the routine adult dose rate.  Orally administer 2 syringe graduations per 1 kg bodyweight as a single dose (= 100 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).  Each 5 g syringe is sufficient to dose up to 9 kg 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 and puppies, orally administer 1 syringe graduation per 1 kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days (= 50 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 3 days).

For the control of lungworm Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri in dogs administer 1 syringe graduation per 1 kg bodyweight for 7 consecutive days (= 50 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 7 days).  A repeat course of treatment may be required in some cases.

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

Contra-indications and warnings

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

Wear impermeable rubber gloves while administering the product.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage.

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY.

KEEP OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25^oC. Dispose of empty packaging and any remaining product in the household refuse. Keep syringe in outer carton.

Legal category

NFA-VPS

Package quantities    

5 g syringes and 10 x 5 g syringes.

Further information   

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

Marketing Authorisation number    

Vm 01708/4448                                  

Marketing Authorisation holder

Intervet UK Ltd.

Walton Manor, Walton

Milton Keynes

Bucks. MK7 7AJ

Date of text preparation:

August 2007.