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US brand names:Mintezol, Thibenzole
Thiabendazole is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg PO Once, repeat in 14 days in ball pythons, per Mader's Reptile Medicine and Surgery 3rd ed (Divers & Stahl), Ch.127 Reptile Formulary, Table 127.4 Antiparasitic Agents, printed p.1197 (PDF p.1407) — SOURCE EDITION: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits fumarate reductase in nematode mitochondria, disrupting energy metabolism. Also has anti-fungal properties.
Generally well tolerated. GI upset possible. Not effective against all parasite species. Largely superseded by newer benzimidazoles.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Ball Python drugs
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