Drug Reference
Fenbendazole
Benzimidazole derivatives
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Benzimidazole derivatives
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
DefendazoleGiarcidiaZap-WormerPanacurPrimacurSafe-GuardStrideguard Dewormer
Available as
0.222 MG/MG444 MG · Oral Capsule222 MG · Oral Capsule42.9 MG/ML · Oral Suspension100 MG/ML · Oral Suspension0.1 MG/MG
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Dewormer
How to use / dosing
2 capsules per day
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and DrugAdministration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.