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Fenbendazole


Fenbendazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
methyl N-(6-phenylsulfanyl-1H-benzoimidazol- 2-yl)carbamate
Identifiers
CAS number	43210-67-9
ATC code	P02CA06
PubChem	3334
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₅H₁₃N₃O₂S
Mol. mass	299.349 g/mol
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Fenbendazole (Hoechst brand names Panacur and Safe-Guard) is a broad spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic used against gastrointestinal parasites including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, the taenia species of tapeworms, pinworms, aelurostrongylus, paragonimiasis, strongyles and strongyloides and can be administered to sheep, cattle, horses, fish, dogs, cats, and seals.

Additional recommended knowledge

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

Daily Visual Balance Check

Weighing the right way

External links

PetPlace Drug Library
3Dchem.com – Chemical structure

v • d • e Anthelmintics (P02)
Antitrematodals	benzimidazole (Triclabendazole) - quinoline (Praziquantel, Oxamniquine) - Metrifonate
Antinematodals	benzimidazole (Mebendazole, Thiabendazole, Albendazole, Fenbendazole) - Piperazine - Diethylcarbamazine - Levamisole - Ivermectin
Anticestodals (Taeniacide)	Niclosamide