Panacur SC 5% Suspension Data Sheet
Presentation
A 5% suspension of fenbendazole as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for cattle and sheep. 1 ml Panacur SC 5% Suspension contains 50 mg active ingredient Fenbendazole PhEur, 1.6 mg elemental selenium and 10 mg elemental cobalt.
Uses
A broad-spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of cattle and sheep infected with mature and developing immature forms of nematodes of the gastro-intestinal and respiratory tracts. Panacur also has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.
Cattle
For the treatment of cattle infected with:
Ostertagia spp. Haemonchus spp.
Cooperia spp. Trichostrongylus spp.
Oesophagostomum spp. Nematodirus spp.
Bunostomum spp. Trichuris spp.
Strongyloides spp. Dictyocaulus viviparus
Panacur is usually effective against Moniezia spp. of tapeworm and inhibited larvae of Ostertagia spp. in cattle.
Sheep
For the treatment of sheep infected with benzimidazole susceptible:
Ostertagia spp. Cooperia spp.
Haemonchus spp. Trichostrongylus spp.
Oesophagostomum spp. Chabertia spp.
Nematodirus spp. Bunostomum spp.
Dictyocaulus filaria Strongyloides spp.
Panacur is usually effective against Moniezia spp. of tapeworm and may have useful but variable efficacy against Trichuris spp. in sheep.
The selenium and cobalt in this product are trace elements of use as nutritional supplements.
Dosage and administration
No dietary control is required before or after treatment.
Cattle
Administer orally 5 ml Panacur SC 5% Suspension per 33 kg bodyweight (= 7.5 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).
Practical dosage recommendations:
65 kg 10 ml
135 kg 20 ml
200 kg 30 ml
265 kg 40 ml
335 kg 50 ml
400 kg 60 ml
Above 400 kg, an extra 5 ml are required for each additional 33 kg bodyweight.
Sheep
Administer orally 1 ml Panacur SC 5% Suspension per 10 kg (22 lbs) bodyweight (= 5 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).
Practical dosage recommendations:
Up to 10 kg 1 ml
11 to 20 kg 2 ml
21 to 30 kg 3 ml
31 to 40 kg 4 ml
41 to 50 kg 5 ml
51 to 60 kg 6 ml
61 to 70 kg 7 ml
71 to 80 kg 8 ml
Above 80 kg, an extra 1 ml is required for each additional 10 kg bodyweight.
The product is best administered to cattle and sheep with the Panacur Automatic Drencher. Other standard dosing guns or drenching equipment may also be used.
Treatment should be repeated when natural reinfestation of animals with parasitic worms occurs.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not administer other Cobalt and Selenium supplements concurrently with this product unless specifically advised by your Veterinary Surgeon.
Withdrawal periods
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 12 days from last treatment. Sheep may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 15 days from last treatment.
Milk from treated animals must not be used for human consumption during treatment. Milk from treated cows may be used for human consumption only after 5 days from last treatment. Milk from treated sheep may be used for human consumption only after 7 days from last treatment.
Operator warnings
Direct contact with the skin should be kept to a minimum.
Wear suitable protective clothing including impermeable rubber gloves.
Wash hands after use.
Environmental warnings
Dispose of used containers safely. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with product or used containers.
For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children.
Assess liveweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage.
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with your Veterinary Surgeon.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not freeze. Shake container before use.
Legal category
POM-VPS
Package quantities
Multidose containers of 1, 2.5, 3×2.5 litres. Not all presentations may be marketed.
Further information
Fenbendazole belongs to the benzimidazole (1-BZ) class of anthelmintics.
This product contains considerably larger amounts of Cobalt and Selenium than contained in existing mineralised formulations of Panacur. This should be taken into consideration when deciding on frequency of treatment. The product should only be used in areas where deficiencies of cobalt and selenium are likely to occur. If in doubt, consult your Veterinary Surgeon for advice.
Administration of ionophores to lambs has been shown to enhance selenium bioavailability. Concurrent administration of ionophores and Panacur SC 5% Suspension may therefore lead to an increased risk of selenium toxicity. The selenium status of sheep being administered ionophores should be measured prior to treatment with this product. Not recommended for treatment of species other than sheep and cattle.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 01708/4437
