Q: What is
Fenbendazole?
A: Fenbendazole is a broad spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic used against gastrointestinal parasites including
roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, the taenia species of
tapeworms, pinworms,
aelurostrongylus, paragonimiasis, strongyles and
strongyloides and can be administered to
sheep, cattle, horses, fish, dogs, cats,
rabbits and seals. Drug interactions may occur if using bromsalan flukicides (Dibromsalan, Tribromsalan). Abortions in cattle and death in sheep have been reported after using these medications together. (Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Fifth Edition. 2005)
| Chemical data |
| Formula |
C15H13N3O2S |
| Mol. mass |
299.349 g/mol |
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