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Meranox 25 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Pigeons

Active ingredient: Fenbendazole

Form

Liquid

Species

Pigeon (non-food producing)

Manufacturer

Avimedical B.V.

VMD MA No.

43564/4002

What it's used for

Treatment of the following gastro-intestinal nematodes in pigeons: - -

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Meranox 25 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Pigeons — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Treatment of the following gastro-intestinal nematodes in pigeons:
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For oral use.
To ensure administration of the correct dose, body weight should be
determined as accurately as possible.
The dose is 25 mg/kg body weight per day (0.1 ml/100 g bodyweight). This dose
should be administered twice at a time interval of 14 days.
In order to ensure that the correct dose is administered safely, administration
using a crop needle is preferable, which should be performed by an
appropriately trained person. Where this is not practicable, the product should
be administered in the beak.
It is not necessary to restrict food during treatment.
All the animals belonging to the same group should be treated at the same time.
After use, wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.
Birds should not be treated with fenbendazole during moulting.

Revised: June 2022
AN: 01618/2021 & 01620/2021
No adverse reactions have been detected when the product is administered at the
recommended dose. Please refer to section 4.10 for information regarding
overdose.

Revised: June 2022
AN: 01618/2021 & 01620/2021
Parasitic resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
In order to prevent reinfestation of the treated animals, it is important to
carry out environmental control measures, such as disinfection of the
enclosure and food/water bowls, and disposal of substrate/bedding, in order
to destroy or remove any eggs in the environment.

Special precautions for use in animals
Use of the product deviating from the instructions in the SPC may increase the risk of
development of resistance.
Safety of the product has not been investigated in immature pigeons. Use only
according to the benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Safety and efficacy trials of the product were conducted in the domestic pigeon
(Columba livia). Use in other species of pigeon should be according to a
benefit:risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Product administration on consecutive days may lead to severe toxic effects.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
This product may be toxic to humans after ingestion.
This product may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) reactions.
People with known hypersensitivity to fenbendazole should avoid contact with
the veterinary medicinal product.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
In case or skin and/or eye contact, immediately rinse with
plenty or clean water. Due to the risk or accidental ingestion,
never leave a loaded syringe unattended.
In case or accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Exacerbation of paracetamol hepatotoxicity by fenbendazole cannot be excluded.
Keep the bottle tightly closed.
Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Do not use in pigeons producing food for human consumption.

Revised: June 2022
AN: 01618/2021 & 01620/2021
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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