Merck Animal Health 69273 Panacur Equine Dewormer Paste, 25 g
Product Details
Keep horses healthy with the Merck Animal Health Panacur Equine Dewormer Paste that contains panacur (fenbendazole) paste 10%. Each gram has 100 mg of fenbendazole, also known as 'methyl 5-(phenylthio)-2-benzimidazole carbamate.' The antiparasitic action of panacur horse worm medicine is believed to be due to the inhibition of energy metabolism in the parasite. It features an artificial apple-cinnamon flavor for delicious taste. Administer this paste orally.
- Panacur (fenbendazole) paste 10% is indicated for the control of large strongyles (strongylus edentatus, S. equinus and S. vulgaris), encysted early third stage (hypobiotic), late third stage and fourth stage cyathostome larvae and small strongyles
- Panacur (fenbendazole) paste 10% is approved for use concomitantly with an approved form of trichlorfon; trichlorfon is approved for the treatment of stomach bots (gasterophilus spp.) in horses; refer to the manufacturer's label for directions for use
- Administered orally
- Each gram of panacur (fenbendazole) paste 10% contains 100 mg of fenbendazole
- Apple cinnamon horse worm medicine
- Dosage: Administered orally at a rate of 2.3 mg/lb. (5 mg/kg) for the control of large strongyles, small strongyles and pinworms; one syringe will deworm a 1,100 lb. horse; for foals and weanlings (less than 18 months of age) where ascarids are a common problem
- Precautions: Side effects associated with panacur (fenbendazole) paste 10% could not be established in well-controlled safety studies in horses with single doses as high as 454 mg/lb. (1,000 mg/kg) and 15 consecutive daily doses of 22.7 mg/ lb. (50 mg/kg)
- WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption