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US brand names:Rintal
Febantel is dosed at 30 mg/kg PO once in domestic pigeons, per 38. Baert L, Van Poucke S, Vermeersch H, et al. Pharmacokinetics and anthelmintic efficacy of febantel in the racing pigeon (Columba livia). J Vet Pharmacol Therap. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.433 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Prodrug metabolized to fenbendazole and oxfendazole. Inhibits microtubule formation in nematodes by binding beta-tubulin.
Often combined with pyrantel and praziquantel (Drontal Plus). Safe in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Teratogenic in some species.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Domestic Pigeon drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–25 mg/kg | q24h x 3 days | Strong | Montoya A, Dado D, Mateo M, Espinosa C, Miro G. Efficacy of Drontal Flavour Plus (50 mg praziquantel, 144 mg pyrantel embonate, 150 mg febantel per tablet) against Giardia sp in naturally infected dogs. Parasitol Res. 2008;103(5):1141-1144. doi:10.1007/s00436-008-1107-0 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1093 |
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