Panacur Paste for Dogs & Cats - 1 Syringe of 5g

Description

Panacur Paste is an oral worming medicine for dogs and cats containing fenbendazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic. Anthelmintic means a medicine that treats parasitic worms. Panacur Paste is supplied as one graduated syringe and provides an alternative to tablets for pets receiving oral worm treatment. The paste contains 187.5mg fenbendazole per gram, also expressed as 18.75% w/w. It treats specified intestinal worms and has additional uses for certain lungworm infections and Giardia in dogs. Adult animals and young pets use different schedules, so the number of administrations depends on age, bodyweight and the parasite involved. Puppies and kittens must weigh more than 1kg for this presentation.

Intestinal worms live within the digestive tract and can affect nutrient intake, bowel function and general condition. Panacur Paste treats susceptible roundworms, hookworms and other nematodes listed in its product information. Roundworms can contribute to a pot-bellied appearance, poor growth or digestive upset in young animals, while some hookworms damage the intestinal lining and feed on blood. Adult pets may carry worms without obvious signs, particularly when burdens are relatively low. Panacur Paste acts against both immature and mature stages of relevant nematodes, which is useful because not every worm present has reached its adult form. Infection risk varies with the animal’s lifestyle, including contact with contaminated ground, hunting and exposure to other animals. Visible worms in faeces are not a reliable measure of whether treatment is needed.

Fenbendazole in Panacur Paste belongs to the benzimidazole family. It interferes with the formation of microtubules, small structures that parasites need for normal cellular function, and disrupts their energy metabolism. This activity allows the medicine to treat susceptible worms rather than simply move them through the bowel. Panacur Paste also has an effect on nematode eggs. Its tapeworm indication includes Taenia species, which pets can acquire through eating infected prey or tissues. Tapeworm coverage should be considered by species: this paste should not be presented as a universal treatment for every tapeworm, including the flea-associated Dipylidium caninum. A cat that hunts and a dog with an active flea problem may therefore need different decisions about parasite control, even when both owners have noticed something resembling a worm segment.

Panacur Paste is also authorised for Giardia infections in dogs and puppies. Giardia is a microscopic protozoan parasite rather than a worm and can be associated with diarrhoea, although infected animals do not always show symptoms. The veterinary treatment plan may include hygiene measures to reduce contamination and reinfection as well as the medicine itself. Panacur Paste has separate indications for the canine lungworm Oslerus, also called Filaroides, osleri and the feline lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. These parasites affect the respiratory system and can contribute to coughing or breathing difficulties. Their treatment courses differ from routine intestinal worming. These specific lungworm indications should not be confused with protection against every lungworm species; the product is not labelled as a general preventive for canine Angiostrongylus vasorum infection.

Panacur Paste is given by squeezing the measured amount from the syringe onto the back of the tongue after feeding. Before the first use, the syringe is prepared at the zero mark as described in the leaflet, then the adjustable ring is positioned for the required number of graduations. Each graduation provides 50mg fenbendazole. Panacur Paste uses a single administration for routine adult worming, while puppies and kittens under six months receive their appropriate daily amount for three consecutive days. Clinical worm infestations, Giardia and the named lungworm infections have separate courses. One syringe can cover the routine single adult dose for an animal weighing up to 9kg, but this does not mean that one syringe covers every three-day or seven-day treatment. Larger animals or longer courses may require additional syringes.

Prompt removal of faeces, clean bedding and good feeding hygiene help reduce repeated exposure after Panacur Paste has treated a susceptible infection. Hunting cats and dogs that scavenge can encounter parasites again, so future worm control depends on continuing exposure as well as the course just completed. Possible adverse effects of Panacur Paste include mild vomiting and diarrhoea, both listed as very rare events. Pregnant cats can receive the authorised adult treatment, but alternative fenbendazole formulations are recommended for pregnant dogs because this syringe cannot accurately deliver their lower daily regimen. Wear impermeable rubber gloves when administering the paste and wash hands afterwards. Keep it below 25°C and prevent unused medicine from entering drains or watercourses, where fenbendazole can harm aquatic organisms.

What worms does Panacur Paste treat?

Panacur Paste treats specified intestinal nematodes, including roundworms and hookworms, and Taenia tapeworms in dogs and cats. It also has separate indications for particular lungworms and Giardia in dogs. Its range should not be interpreted as covering every possible intestinal parasite or tapeworm species.

How do I give Panacur Paste to a dog or cat?

Give the measured paste onto the back of the tongue after feeding. Prepare the syringe at the zero position before its first use, then set the adjustable ring to the required graduation. The number of graduations depends on the animal’s bodyweight and the treatment course.

Is Panacur Paste suitable for puppies and kittens?

Yes, for puppies and kittens weighing more than 1kg. Young animals under six months use an age-appropriate daily amount for three consecutive days. This differs from routine single-dose adult worming. Smaller puppies and kittens need an alternative formulation that can deliver their required amount accurately.

Does Panacur Paste treat lungworm?

It has specific indications for Oslerus, also called Filaroides, osleri in dogs and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in cats. The courses differ between these parasites. These indications do not mean it provides universal lungworm protection, and it is not labelled as a general preventive against canine Angiostrongylus vasorum.

Can pregnant dogs and cats have Panacur Paste?

Pregnant cats can receive the authorised routine adult treatment. For pregnant dogs, the product information recommends an alternative fenbendazole formulation because the syringe cannot accurately provide the lower daily amount required for their regimen. Suitability therefore depends on both species and the intended treatment schedule.

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