Fenbendazole is a benzimidazole-class drug that is used to treat parasitic infections in animals. It works by inhibiting microtubule polymerization and blocking glucose uptake in the parasite.
In our case, a patient received information on oral fenbendazole from social media sites and began self-administering this medication without her physician’s knowledge. This interfered with the cancer treatment she was receiving.
Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) Canine 4 gm
Safe-Guard dewormer for dogs is easy to use and is formulated with only one active ingredient, fenbendazole. This wormer effectively treats and controls four types of intestinal parasites that can be harmful to dogs. It is effective against roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and taenia tapeworms. It can be administered directly to your dog or mixed into his daily diet. This three-day treatment is safe for dogs six weeks of age and older, including pregnant females.
This wormer has no warnings or contraindications and is FDA approved. The granular powder can be easily mixed into your dog’s food and given on a daily basis for three days in a row. It is a great solution for busy pet parents who want to deworm their dogs with ease.
Each box of Safe-Guard contains 3 packets that will treat your dog for three consecutive days. Each pouch contains 1 gram of fenbendazole. Each dose should be mixed into your dog’s food, based on their weight and administered on a daily basis for three consecutive days.
Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) Dog 4 gm
Safe-Guard from Merck Animal Health is the only over-the-counter dewormer that treats all four major types of intestinal parasites in dogs. The granular powder is easy to mix into food and can be given daily for 3 days. It uses only one drug compound, fenbendazole, which reduces your dog’s chemical exposure. Safe-Guard is safe even for puppies, 6 weeks and older, as well as pregnant female dogs. It also has no known drug interactions, making it an ideal complement to monthly heartworm prevention products, which may not protect against all major types of dog intestinal worms.
Safe-Guard comes in premeasured packets that make it easy to give the correct dose based on your dog’s weight. It is effective in killing all types of roundworms and hookworms, as well as whipworms and some species of tapeworm (Taenia). It also kills Giardia cysts. It is safe to use for puppies, 6 weeks and older, as long as their weight meets the product label requirements.
Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) Cat 4 gm
Safe-Guard is a broad-spectrum dewormer that has been shown to be effective against the major intestinal parasites in dogs. It eliminates the most common gastrointestinal worms found in dogs, including Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms and Taenia Tapeworms. It also eliminates the most common gastrointestinal worms in puppies.
Fenbendazole is the active ingredient in a variety of popular dewormers. It is effective against a number of nematode (worm) and protozoal infections, including giardia. Fenbendazole can be given as oral granules or in the form of a paste. It is important to follow the dosage instructions and cautions provided by your veterinarian.
Panacur/Fenbendazole is not FDA approved for use in cats or kittens, however many veterinarians do prescribe this medication ‘off label’ to treat certain parasites. The medication must be dosed out by weight and given for 3-5 days for best results. Please weigh your cat or kitten before dosing. The syringe should be removed after weighing to ensure accurate dosing.
Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) Horse 4 gm
Safe-Guard is a horse dewormer effective against internal parasites including large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, and S. vulgaris), small strongyles, encysted early third stage and late third stage cyathostome larvae, pinworms (Oxyuris equi), and ascarids (Parascaris equorum). It also removes lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparus) and stomach worms (Haemonchus contortus, Ostertagia ostertagi, Trichostrongylus axei) in cattle.
The unique mode of action in Safe-Guard is believed to be due to inhibition of energy metabolism in the parasite. This makes it very safe in horses, foals, and pregnant mares, as well as other farm animals and pets.
This horse worming product is easy to administer. Using the syringe provided, measure out the appropriate dose for your animal by turning the dial ring to align with 0. Push down the plunger to inject. It is recommended to administer this fenbendazole paste on top of the daily feed. One 92 gm tube treats up to an 1100 lb horse. The tasty apple-cinnamon flavor makes this dewormer horse treatment more convenient for your animal.fenbendazole powder
