Panacur® Granules 22.2 % w/w
Description
For the treatment of domestic dogs and cats infected with immature and mature stages of nematodes of the gastro-intestinal and respiratory tracts.
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, 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 nematodes and puppies infected with protozoa (Giardia spp):
Pregnant dogs: For the treatment of pregnant dogs to reduce prenatal infections with Toxocara canis and the transfer of T.canis and Ancylostoma caninum to their pups via the milk.
Also for the treatment of dogs infected with lungworm Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri or protozoa Giardia spp. and cats infected with lungworm Aelurostrongyles abstrusus.
Panacur also has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Routine treatment of adult dogs and cats
Administer 100mg fenbenbazole per 1 kg (2.2 lb) body weight as a single dose.
Practical dosage recommendations:
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1 g sachet /dose
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Treats 2 kg (4.4lb) body weight as a single dose (1.1 – 2.2 kg)
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1.8 g sachet / dose
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Treats 4 kg (8.8lb) body weight as a single dose (2.2 – 4.4 kg)
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4.5 g sachet /dose
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Treats 10 kg (22lb) body weight as a single dose (5 – 10 kg)
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For dogs weighing over 10 kg (22 lbs), additional sachets are required according to the additional body weight.
Assess body weight as accurately as possible and then administer one or a combination of the above sachets, which most closely doses this body weight. The dose should be administered by mixing into the feed.
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e.g.
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For a 9kg dog = 2 kg dose (1g sachet) + 4 kg dose (1.8g sachet) + 4 kg dose (1.8g sachet).
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i.e.
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one × 1 gram sachet + two × 1.8gm sachets (10 kg dose)
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or
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one × 4.5 gram sachet (10 kg dose)
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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 50 mg fenbendazole per 1 kg (2.2 lbs) body weight daily for 3 consecutive days.
Practical dosage recommendations:
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1 g sachet /dose
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Treats 4kg (8.8 lb) body weight (minimum weight 2.2 kg) dosed daily for three consecutive days (2.2 – 4.4 kg)
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1.8 g sachet / dose
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Treats 8 kg (17.6 lb) body weight dosed daily for three consecutive days (4.5– 8 kg)
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4.5 g sachet /dose
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Treats 20 kg (44 lb) body weight dosed daily for three consecutive days (10– 20 kg)
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For dogs/puppies weighing over 20 kg (44 lbs) additional sachets are required according to the additional body weight.
Assess body weight as accurately as possible and then administer one or a combination of the above sachets, which most closely doses this body weight. 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.
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e.g.
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For a 9 kg dog = 4 kg dose (1g sachet) + 8 kg dose (1.8g sachet) daily for 3 consecutive days.
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i.e.
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one × 1 gram sachet + one × 1.8gm sachets. (12 kg) dose daily for 3 days
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or
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three × 1 gram sachet (12 kg dose) daily for 3 days
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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 re-infestation occurs more readily.
Pregnant dogs
Administer 25mg fenbendazole per 1 kg (2.2 lb) body weight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days).
Practical dosage recommendations:
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1 g sachet /dose
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Treats 8 kg (17.6 lb) body weight dosed daily for approx. 25 days
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1.8 g sachet / dose
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Treats 16 kg (35.2 lb) bod yweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days
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4.5 g sachet /dose
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Treats 40 kg (88 lb) body weight dosed daily for approx. 25 days
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For bitches weighing over 40 kg, additional sachets are required according to the additional body weight.
Pregnant cats
Pregnant cats can be safely treated with this product.
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 (2.2 lb) body weight daily for 3 consecutive days.
For control of lungworm Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri in dogs administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2 lb) body weight, 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 (2.2 lb) body weight daily for 3 consecutive days.
Overdose
Benzimidazoles have a high margin of safety. No specific overdose symptoms are known. No specific actions required.
Category NFA-VPS
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