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Panacur AquaSol 200 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chicken

Active ingredient: Fenbendazole

Form

Liquid

Species

Chickens Pigs

Manufacturer

MSD Animal Health UK Limited

VMD MA No.

01708/5051

What it's used for

Pigs: Treatment and control of gastro-intestinal nematodes in pigs infected with: - Ascaris suum (adult, intestinal and migrating larval stages) - Oesophag...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Panacur AquaSol 200 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chicken — SPC Details

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

Pigs:
Treatment and control of gastro-intestinal nematodes in pigs infected with:
- Ascaris suum (adult, intestinal and migrating larval stages)
- Oesophagostomum spp. (adult stages)
- Trichuris suis (adult stages)
Chickens:
Treatment of gastro-intestinal nematodes in chickens infected with:
- Ascaridia galli (L5 and adult stages)
- Heterakis gallinarum - Capillaria

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Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Pigs, chickens:
None known.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See also section “Contact details” of the package leaflet.
Parasitic resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
Unnecessary use of antiparasitics or use deviating from the instructions given in the
SPC may increase the resistance selection pressure and lead to reduced efficacy.
The decision to use the product should be based on confirmation of the parasitic
species and burden, or of the risk of infection based on its epidemiological features,
for each flock.

Special precautions for use in animals
In the absence of available data, treatment of chicken less than 3 weeks of age
should be based on a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Special precautions to be take by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
This veterinary medicinal product may be toxic to humans after ingestion. In case of
accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet
or the label to the physician. Embryotoxic effects cannot be excluded. Pregnant
women must take extra precautions when handling this veterinary medicinal product.
Avoid contact with skin, eye and mucous membranes. People with known
hypersensitivity to fenbendazole should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal
product.
Personal protective equipment consisting of gloves should be worn when handling
the veterinary medicinal product and cleaning the measuring device. Wash hands
after use.
In case of accidental spillage onto skin and/or eye, immediately rinse with plenty of
water. Remove contaminated clothes after spillage.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
The veterinary medicinal product should not enter water courses as fenbendazole
may be dangerous for fish and other aquatic organisms.
Other precautions:
None

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None known.
Do not freeze.
Protect from frost.
Pigs:
Meat and offal: 4 days.
Chickens:
Meat and offal: 6 days for 1 mg fenbendazole /kg dose;
9 days for 2 mg fenbendazole /kg dose.
Eggs: zero days.
5.

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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