Meranox 25 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Pigeons
Active ingredient: Fenbendazole
Form
Liquid
Species
Manufacturer
Avimedical B.V.
VMD MA No.
43564/4002
What it's used for
Treatment of the following gastro-intestinal nematodes in pigeons: - -
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Meranox 25 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Pigeons — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
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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.
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recommended dose. Please refer to section 4.10 for information regarding
overdose.
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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.
Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
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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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