Fenbendazole

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IUPAC_name = methyl "N"-(6-phenylsulfanyl-1"H"-benzoimidazol-
2-yl)carbamate

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CAS_number = 43210-67-9
ATC_prefix = P02
ATC_suffix = CA06
PubChem = 3334
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C=15|H=13|N=3|O=2|S=1
molecular_weight = 299.349 g/mol
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Fenbendazole (Hoechst brand names Panacur and Safe-Guard, Intervet Panacur and Panacur Rabbit) 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)

External links

* [http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/fenbendazole-panacur/page1.aspx PetPlace Drug Library]
* [http://www.3dchem.com/moremolecules.asp?ID=322&othername=Panacur 3Dchem.com – Chemical structure]