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US brand names:Fasinex, Egaten
Triclabendazole is dosed at 12 mg/kg PO once in dogs, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Unique benzimidazole with flukicidal activity. Binds tubulin in liver flukes including immature stages (2 weeks post-infection).
Only benzimidazole effective against immature Fasciola hepatica. Withdrawal times in food animals. GI upset possible.
Species references:All Cattle (Beef/Dairy) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Goat (Caprine) drugsAll Sheep (Ovine) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 12 mg/kg | once | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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