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Zerofen Worm Drench 10% w/v Oral Suspension for Sheep and Cattle

Active ingredient: Fenbendazole

Form

Liquid

Species

Cattle Sheep

Manufacturer

Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd

VMD MA No.

08749/5065

What it's used for

A broad spectrum anthelmintic for the control of mature and developing immature forms of the following major species of roundworm in sheep and cattle. In s...

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Clinical information

Zerofen Worm Drench 10% w/v Oral Suspension for Sheep and Cattle — SPC Details

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

A broad spectrum anthelmintic for the control of mature and developing
immature forms of the following major species of roundworm in sheep and
cattle. In sheep it is effective against benzimidazole susceptible strains of
the following parasites:
Gastro-intestinal roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus,
Nematodirus, Cooperia, Oesophagostomum, Chabertia, Bunostomum and
Strongyloides species.
Lungworms:
It is usually effective for the control of tapeworms, spp, in sheep.
May be useful for the control of in sheep.
In cattle it is effective against the following parasites:
Gastro-intestinal roundworms: Ostertagia, Cooperia, Trichostrongylus,
Nematodirus, Haemonchus, Oesophagostomum, Bunostomum, Strongyloides
and Trichuris species.
Lungworms: .
It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Ostertagia species in cattle.
Has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.

Revised: September 2025
AN: 01687/2025
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined
as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing device should be checked
Cattle: Give as an oral drench at the rate of 7.5 mg fenbendazole per kg
bodyweight (approximately 1 ml per 13 kg bodyweight).
Cattle over 400 kg should be given a further 5 ml for each additional 65 kg
bodyweight.
Sheep:Give as an oral drench at the rate of 5 mg fenbendazole per kg
bodyweight (approximately 1 ml per 20 kg bodyweight).
Sheep over 80 kg should be given a further 0.5 ml for each additional 10 kg
bodyweight.
Do not mix with other products.
None known
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To
reduce this risk dosing programmes should be discussed with your veterinary
advisor.
Fenbendazole belongs to the Benzimidazole (1–BZ) class of anthelmintics.

Revised: September 2025
AN: 01687/2025
Care should be taken to avoid the following practices becaue they increase
the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective
therapy:
•
over an extended period of time.
•
misadministration of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing
device (if any).
Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further
investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test).
Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular
anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and
having a different mode of action should be used.
Resistance to benzimidazoles has been reported in
Haemonchus, Cooper and Trichostrongylus
Therefore, the use of this product should be based on local (regional, farm)
epidemiological information about susceptibility of nematodes and
recommendations on how to limit further selection for resistance for
anthelmintics.

Shake container before use.
i. Special precautions for use in animals
Care should be taken not to injure the pharynx during administration.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
Direct contact with skin should be kept to a minimum. Wear suitable
protective clothing including impermeable rubber gloves. Wash hands
after use.
None known
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
Sheep may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 21 days from the
last treatment. Cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after
14 days from the last treatment.
Milk for human consumption must not be taken during treatment. Milk for
human consumption may be taken from cows only after 132 hours from the
last treatment.
The product must not be used in sheep producing milk for human
consumption.
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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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