Panacur Wormer Granules

Below is the product datasheet. This has been provided by the manufacturer and should always be provided with the medication.

Introduction

Company name: MSD Animal Health
Address: Walton Manor
Walton
Milton Keynes
MK7 7AJ
Telephone: 01908 685685 (Customer Support Centre)
Fax: 01908 685555
Email: vet-support.uk@merck.com
Website: www.msd-animal-health.co.uk

Presentation

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

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)
Ancylostoma spp.
Trichuris spp.
Uncinaria spp.
Taenia spp.
Puppies and kittens
For the treatment of weaned puppies and kittens infected with gastro-intestinal roundworms and puppies infected with protozoa (Giardia spp.).
Pregnant dogs
For the treatment of pregnant dogs to reduce prenatal infections of 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.
Panacur also has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.

Dosage and administration

Routine treatment of adult dogs and cats
Administer 100mg fenbenbazole per 1 kg (2.2 lb) bodyweight as a single dose.
Practical dosage recommendations:

For dogs weighing over 10 kg (22 lbs), 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.

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 1 kg (2.2 lbs) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.
Practical dosage recommendations:

For dogs/puppies weighing over 20 kg (44 lbs) 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.
N.B. Smaller or unweaned puppies and kittens should be treated with Panacur 2.5% or 10% Liquid or Panacur Paste.

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 reinfestation occurs more readily.
Pregnant dogs
Administer 25mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days).
Practical dosage recommendations:

For bitches weighing over 40 kg, additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.
As this treatment of pregnant dogs is 98% effective, puppies from these dogs should themselves be treated with a 3 day course at 2 and 5 weeks of age with Panacur 2.5% or 10% Liquid 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 cats
Pregnant cats 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 cat. 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 (2.2lb) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.
For control of lungworm Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri in dogs administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight, daily for 7 consecutive days. A repeated course of treatment may be required in some cases.
For the control of lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in cats administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage.
Operator warnings
Direct contact with the product should be kept to a minimum. Wash hands after use.
Avoid inhalation of granule dust.
Environmental warnings
Dispose of empty packaging and any remaining product in the household refuse.

Pharmaceutical precautions

None.

Legal category

NFA-VPS

Packaging Quantities

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

Further information

Panacur Granules are odourless and tasteless and are readily consumed by most animals. Panacur has been extensively used for the treatment of worm infestations in exotic animal species, as well as cats and dogs.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 01708/4427.

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