(fenbendazole)
Dewormer
Panacur Granules 22.2% is a broad-spectrum
dewormer (fenbendazole 22.2%) for control of internal parasites in
dogs, lions, tigers, cheetahs, pumas, jaguars, leopards, panthers,
grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears.
How Panacur Granules 22.2% work: The antiparasitic action of Panacur
Granules 22.2% is believed to be due to the inhibition of energy
metabolism in the parasite.
Composition:
Panacur Granules 22.2%
contains 222 mg/g of fenbendazole.
Indications:
For The Following Carnivorous/Omnivorous Animals
Lions (Panthera leo), Tigers (Panthera
tigris), Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus),
Pumas (Felis concolor), Jaguars (Panthera
onca), Leopards (Panthera pardus),
Panthers (Panthera spp.), Grizzly Bears (Ursus
horribilis), Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus),
Black Bears (Ursus americanus)
Panacur Granules 22.2%
is used for control of the following internal parasites of the families
Felidae and Ursidae.
Felidae: Lions (Panthera
leo). For control of ascarids (Toxocara cati,
Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma spp.).
Tigers (Panthera tigris). For
control of ascarids (Toxocara cati, Toxascaris
leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma spp.).
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
For control of ascarids (Toxocara cati, Toxascaris
leonina).
Pumas (Felis concolor),
Panthers (Panthera spp.), Leopards (Panthera
pardus), Jaguars (Panthera onca). For
control of ascarids (Toxocara cati, Toxascaris
leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma spp.),
tapeworms (Taenia hydatigena, T. krabbei, T.
taeniaeformis).
Ursidae: Black Bears (Ursus
americanus). For control of ascarids (Baylisascaris
transfuga, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma
caninum), tapeworms (Taenia hydatigena, T.
krabbei).
Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus)
and Grizzly Bears (Ursus horribilis). For
control of ascarids (Baylisascaris transfuga,
Toxascaris leonina).
Caution: Do not use 14 days before
or during the hunting season.
Directions:
Efficacy is dependent on the correct dose level based on
body weight over the appropriate treatment period. When possible,
animals should be weighed to determine body weight accurately, otherwise
weights can be estimated.
It is important that the appropriate dose of Panacur
be ingested. This may best be accomplished by applying the granules as a
top dressing or mixing with a small portion of the food prior to
offering the main meal.
Refer to the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION portion of the
labeling for determining the appropriate dose for each species of
animal.
Dosage and Administration
The dose for Felidae and
Ursidae is 10 mg/kg body weight daily for 3 consecutive
days.
Directions: The daily dose of 10
mg/kg (4.54 mg/lb) can be achieved as follows: Using a gram scale, weigh
out 1 gram of Panacur Granules 22.2% for
each 22 kg or 50 lbs body weight.
Dosage For Dogs:
50 mg/kg (22.7 mg/lb) daily for 3 consecutive days for
the removal of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris
leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum,
Uncinaria stenocephaia), whipworms (Trichuris
vulpis), and tapeworms (Taenia pisiformis).
Directions:
The daily dosage of 50 mg/kg (22.7 mg/lb) can be
achieved as follows: Using a gram scale, weigh out 1 gram of Panacur
(fenbendazole) Granules 22.2% for each 4.44 kg or 10 lbs body weight.
Daily dosages must be repeated for 3 consecutive days.
Mix the appropriate amount of drug with a small amount of the usual
food: dry dog food may require slight moistening to facilitate mixing
with the drug.
Contraindications: None known.
Precautions: Medicated food must be fully consumed to be effective.
Dispensing containers must be labeled with drug identification and
directions for use.
How Supplied: Panacur Granules 22.2%
is supplied in 1 lb (454 g) jars
Federal law restricts this drug
to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Keep this and all medication out of the
reach of children.
Store at controlled room temperature 59
to 86° F (15 to 30° C).
Intervet/Merck Animal Health
