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FLUBENOLTM ORAL WORMER FOR PIGS AND CHICKENS
Only Flubenol Oral Wormer treats all life stages of the common worm species affecting chickens
Flubenol is NOW AVAILABLE in both a 600 g container and a 25 kg bag
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Species
Chickens
Dosage
Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp.: 600 g of Flubenol per tonne of feed
(equivalent to 30 g flubendazole (30 ppm))
Tapeworm (Raillietina spp.):
1200 g of Flubenol per tonne of feed (equivalent to 60 g flubendazole (60 ppm))
Administration Period
7 consecutive days
Flubenol is the only in-feed de-wormer, with efficacy against ALL developmental stages of the commonly found worms in chickens1,2,3
Flubenol treatment has no effect on egg-laying, fertility, hatching or embryo mortality4,5
Zero day egg withdrawal allowing eggs to be taken for human consumption during and after treatment
The only poultry de-wormer registered for Tapeworm control
Always read and follow the label directions. Stringent housing hygiene management is essential for optimal worm control. Resistance may develop to any chemical. Chickens: Withholding period: Meat: 7 days Eggs: zero days. Contraindicated for use in pigeons and parrots. For full product details, contact Elanco Customer Service on 1800 226 324 or visit www.growsolutions.elanco.com.
1. Rodriguez-Gonzal E et al. Anthelmintic Benzimidazoles in Eggs. Chapter 44 in Egg Innovations and Strategies for Improvements (ed. P. Hester). Elsevier. 2017. 2. Lacey E. et al. The role of the cytoskeletal protein, tubulin, in the mode of action and mechanism of drug resistance to benzimidazoles. Int J Parasit. 18 (7):885-936. 1988. 3. Chassaing C. et al. Highly Water-Soluble Prodrugs of Anthelmintic Benzimidazole Carbamates: Synthesis, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics. J Med Chem. 52:1111-1114. 2008. 4. Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use. Flubendazole (extrapolation to poultry). Summary Report (4). European Medicines Agency. July 2006. 5. Froyman R. & De Keyser H. Flubendazole: safety regarding egg production and reproductive performance of breeder chickens. Av Dis 27:1 (43-48). 1983.
FlubenolTM oral wormer for pigs and chickens contains 50 mg/g flubendazole. FlubenolTM, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. ©2022 Elanco or its affiliates. PM-AU-22-0040
growsolutions.elanco.com 1800 226 324
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