Question 1

What is Flubendazole used for?

Accepted Answer

Flubendazole is indicated for: See source.

Question 2

What routes can Flubendazole be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Immersion (bath).

Question 3

Which species have cited Flubendazole dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Flubendazole dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Betta (Siamese fighting fish), Goldfish, Koi.

Question 4

Is Flubendazole a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Flubendazole is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Flubendazole?

Accepted Answer

SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.148, verbatim): Normal precautions should be observed.

ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.148, verbatim): Benzimidazoles bind to a structural protein of the parasite microtubules, important organelles involved in major cell processes, causing paralysis, death and expulsion of the parasites.

USE (BSAVA Part B p.148, verbatim): Treatment of monogenetic trematode ectoparasites (e.g. skin and gill flukes) and internal nematodes in fish. Used to kill snails and hydra in aquaria. Flubendazole has a low solubility but a high potency.

SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.148.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Flubendazole?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Flubendazole: SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.148, verbatim): Normal precautions should be observed.

ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.148, verbatim): Benzimidazoles bind to a structural protein of the parasite microtubules, important organelles involved in major cell processes, causing paralysis, death and expulsion of the parasites.

USE (BSAVA Part B p.148, verbatim): Treatment of monogenetic trematode ectoparasites (e.g. skin and gill flukes) and internal nematodes in fish. Used to kill snails and hydra in aquaria. Flubendazole has a low solubility but a high potency.

SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.148.

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