Panacur® 4%

A roundworm remedy for pigs and cattle as well as a roundworm and milk tapeworm remedy for sheep and goats.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

PANACUR® 4%                                                                                                                                                                      *

Reg. No. G0169 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V05/18.1.1/452 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

Panacur® 4% is a roundworm remedy for pigs and cattle as well as a roundworm and milk tapeworm remedy for sheep and goats.

Targets: nodular worm, brown stomach worm and wireworm.

COMPOSITION

Contains: Fenbendazole 4,0 % m/m

* Benzimidazole

STORAGE

Store in a cool place.

WARNINGS

  • Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 7 days of last treatment.
  • Do not mix with any unspecified substance.
  • Sheep must be inoculated against pulpy kidney (enterotoxaemia).
  • Dispose of empty containers according to local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

The Panacur® 4% powder is incorporated directly into the feed at the recommended dosage rate as per the dosage instructions.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Cattle, Pigs, Sheep and Goats – Roundworm

5 mg active ingredient/kg body mass i.e. 1,25 g Panacur® 4% powder/10 kg body mass.

Sheep and Goats – Milk tapeworm

10 mg active ingredient/kg body mass i.e. 2,50 g Panacur® 4% powder/10 kg body mass.

DOSAGE TABLE

Body mass (kg)Double the dose to treat milk tapeworm infestation in sheep/goats
Dose (gram Panacur® 4% powder) cattle, pigs, sheep and goats
101,25
202,50
506,25
10012,50
20025,00
50062,50

Panacur® 4% can be safely used in animals before and after mating, pregnant animals, young, old and debilitated animals.

Panacur® 4% kills worm eggs present in the animal at dosing.

EFFICACY

Pigs: 5 mg/kg body mass

Ascaris suum*

Cattle: 5 mg/kg body mass

RoundwormsImmatureAdult
Wireworm**
Brown stomach worm**
Nodular worm**
Hookworm**
Cattle bankrupt worm**

Sheep and goats: 5 mg/kg body mass

RoundwormsImmatureAdult
Wireworm •**
Nodular worm •**
Hookworm**
Bankrupt worm**
Long-necked bankrupt worm**
White bankrupt worm**
Large-mouthed bowel worm**
Brown stomach worm •**
Lungworm**

Explanation:

                  * Controls (³ 90 % effective)

              Ÿ Except resistant strains

Sheep and goats: 10 mg/kg body mass

Milk tapewormCLASS 1
(Moniezia expansa)

CLASS 1:           100 % effective in at least 80 % of the treated flock.

The list contains the more important endoparasite species. This anthelmintic may also be effective against other species. For more information consult your veterinarian.

PRESENTATION

1 kg powder packed in a white plastic container with a white cap.

REGISTRATION HOLDER

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

20 Spartan Road,Spartan

1619, RSA

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

28 March 2000