Generic
Fenbendazole (Vet)
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Fenbendazole (Vet) — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Fenbendazole (Vet) is an antiparasitic drug used in veterinary medicine to treat various parasitic infections in animals. It is primarily used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, and other gastrointestinal nematodes in livestock, pets, and other animals. Fenbendazole (Vet) prevents worms from making energy, which eventually causes the parasite to starve to death. In certain worm species, the condition may also extend to immature life stages like larvae or eggs.
Indications
Fenbendazole (Vet) use as an antiparasitic.
Mechanism of action
The FDA has approved using fenbendazole in veterinary medicine to treat a broad range of worms in goats, swine, horses, and cattle. The FDA has approved its use for treating whipworms, tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. Fenbendazole prevents worms from making energy, which eventually causes the parasite to starve to death. In certain worm species, the condition may also extend to immature life stages like larvae or eggs.
Administration
Take Fenbendazole (Vet) in the dose and duration as advised by Registered Veterinary Physician
Side effects
Some animals vomit or have nausea after deworming. When used as labeled, fenbendazole in dogs and cats is generally well tolerated, and side effects are uncommon. The following side effects may be seen: Vomiting, Excessive drooling,Diarrhea,Allergic reaction
Precautions & warnings
Fenbendazole usually has no side effects when taken as prescribed. It is unlikely that an animal overdose on fenbendazole will result in toxicity. It is important to note that fenbendazole does not treat all types of parasites. Do not administer the medication to animals that are underweight or sick with infectious diseases
Contraindications
Fenbendazole should be used with caution in animals that are hypersensitive to the medication.Fenbendazole should not be used within 14 days of liver fluke treatment and animal less than 3 month of age.
Drug interactions
With medicine: Fenbendazole should not be given concurrently with the bromsalan flukicides; abortions in cattle and death in sheep have been reported after using these compounds together With feed & others: No interaction was found with feed.