Fenbendazole
Safe-Guard is a brand-name anthelmintic (deworming) medication primarily used in veterinary medicine to treat parasitic infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and certain tapeworms in animals including livestock and pets. It contains the active ingredient fenbendazole and is administered orally.
Safe-Guard is a veterinary deworming medication used to treat parasitic worm infections in animals.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 993345
- Generic
- Safe-Guard
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats gastrointestinal parasites including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and some tapeworms in cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, and cats. May also be used for lungworm infections.
Fenbendazole, the active ingredient, works by inhibiting the energy metabolism of parasites, causing them to die. It disrupts the parasites' ability to absorb nutrients and generate energy, leading to their elimination from the host's digestive system.
For veterinary use only. Available in various formulations including granules, paste, and liquid suspension. Dosage varies by species and weight. Consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment protocol. Withdrawal times apply for food-producing animals.
Official drug label
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