Panacur Favourite Tablets for Dogs

Uses A broad spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of domestic dogs infected with immature and mature stages of nematodes of the gastro-intestinal tract, Taenia and Giardia species.

Adult dogs: For the treatment of adult dogs infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes and cestodes: Ascarid spp. (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) Ancylostoma spp. Trichuris spp. Unchinaria spp. Taenia spp.

Also for the treatment of domestic dogs infected with protozoa Giardia spp.

Weaned puppies under 6 months of age: For the treatment of weaned puppies infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes or puppies infected with protozoa Giardia spp.

Panacur also has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.

Dosage Routine treatment of adult dogs

One half tablet per 5kg bodyweight as a single oral dose. (=100mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight)

Practical Dosage Recommendations:

2.5 to 5kg - ½ Tablet 5.1 to 10 kg - 1 Tablet 10.1 to 15kg - 1 ½ Tablet 15.1 to 20kg - 2 Tablets 20.1 to 25kg - 2 ½ Tablets 25.1 to 30kg - 3 Tablets

For dogs weighing over 30kg, an extra ½ tablet is required for each additional 5kg bodyweight.

The tablet can be added to feed, directly before feeding or administered by mouth directly after feeding.

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 for dogs in kennels.

Weaned puppoes under 6 months of age: One half tablet per 10kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days given to weaned pups by adding to feed, or directly before feeding. Or alternatively, administered by mouth directly after feeding.

(=50 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 3 days)

Practical Dosage Recommendations: 5 to 10kg - ½ Tablet daily for three consecutive days 10.1 to 20kg - 1 tablet daily for three consecutive days

For weaned puppies under 6 months of age weighing over 20kg, an extra ½ tablet is required daily for each additinal 10kg of bodyweight.

Owing to the small average bodyweight of unweaned puppies and weaned puppies below 5kg, accurate dosing of these animals can not be attained using Panacur Favourites for Dogs, it is recommended that alternative formulations of Panacur be used e.g. Panacur Paste.

Pregnant Bitches One half tablet per 20kg bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days). (=25mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily)

Practical Dosage Recommendations: 10 to 20kg - ½ Tablet daily for approximately 25 days 20.1 to 40kg - 1 Tablet daily for approximately 25 days

For bitches weighing over 40kg, an extra ½ tablet is required daily for each additional 20kg bodyweight.

The tablet cant be added to feed, directly before feeding, or administered by mouth directly after feeding.

Increased dosing for specific infections:

For the treatment of clinical worm infestations in adult dogs or Giardia spp. infections in dogs, administer ½ tablet per 10kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days. (=50mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 3 days)

The tablet can be added to feed, directly before feeding or administered by mouth directly after feeding. Contra-indictions, Warnings, etc. Due to the minimum dosage that can be accurately attained using Panacur Favourites for Dogs, the product should not be used for the following indications:

Weaned or unweaned puppies weighing less than 5kg.

Treatment of clinical infections in adult dogs weighing less than 5kg

Pregnant bitches weighing less than 10kg where prolonged treatment at 25mg/kg/day is required

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating dosage. Direct contact with the skin should be kept to a minimum. Wash hands after handling the product. For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach of children.

Pharmaceutical Warnings Do not store above 25°C. Protect from freezing. Do not store this product with food for human consumption. Unused halved tablets should be disposed of with household refuge and not returned to the opened blister pack.

Further Information Fenbendazole belongs to the benzimidazole (1-BZ) class of anthelmintics.

FOR PANACUR LARGE DOG - Dosage: One tablet per 10kg bodyweight as a single dose for adult dogs makes it easy to calculate how many `Favourites` the dogs will need and this 4 pack means owners can conventiently worm adult dogs weighing up to 40kg.

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