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​​Flubenol™ Oral Wormer for Pigs and Chickens

Flubenol

​​Flubenol™ Oral Wormer for Pigs and Chickens

Flubenol™ is a broad-spectrum de-wormer mixed into a premix or final feed. It contains flubendazole, which has efficacy against all life stages of commonly found worms in chickens ¹,²,³. Flubenol aids in the control of sensitive strains of Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp. and Raillietina spp. in chickens. In pigs, Flubenol aids in the control of sensitive strains of Gastrointestinal worms (Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidis, Oesophagostomum dentatum) and lungworm (Metastrongylus apri).

Key Product Benefits: 

  • Efficacy against ALL developmental stages of common worms in chickens 1,2,3
  • Zero day egg withdrawal
  • Easy administration in the feed
  • Has no effect on egg-laying, fertility, hatching or embryo mortality 4,5 
  • The only chicken de-wormer registered for tapeworm control in Australia

Pack Sizes

600 g and 25 kg

Application

Feed

Why Choose Flubenol™? 

Using Flubenol™ in a strategic worming program allows efficient control of the most common worm species found in chickens, including tapeworms.  Flubendazole's efficacy against all life stages of the worm (adult, larvae and eggs), means the beneficial effect on the flock is long-lasting1,2,3.  There is no need to discard eggs during or after treatment periods, if used according to the label.   

Highly effective dewormer.
Highly effective dewormer

Effective against egg, adult and larval stages 1,2,3

Zero-day egg withdrawal.
Zero-day egg withdrawal

Eggs can be used for human consumption

Easy administration.
Easy administration

Highly effective in-feed dewormer.

Flubenol™ allows efficient control of common worm species found in chickens, including tapeworms

Flubenol™ Important Information 

Always read the product label thoroughly before use for maximum safety and efficacy. This product is contraindicated for pigeons and parrots. Do not overdose. 

Directions for use

Dosage and administration 

Use treated feeds within 6 months of preparation. Flubenol should be thoroughly mixed into feed. Feed can be administered as a mash, crumble or pellet. Refer to the product label for dosage information. Resistance may develop to any chemical. Ensure birds have access to feed to enable consumption of the required dose. Stringent housing hygiene management is essential for optimal worm control.  

Withholding Periods 

MEAT (CHICKEN): REMOVE ALL MEDICATED FEED 7 days before slaughter for human consumption. 

EGGS: Zero (0) days. 

MEAT (PIG): REMOVE ALL MEDICATED FEED 7 days before slaughter for human consumption.   

TRADE ADVICE - PIGS - Export Slaughter Interval (ESI): DO NOT USE less than 7 days before slaughter for export. Before using this product, confirm the current ESI from Elanco Australia Pty Ltd on 1800 226 324 or the APVMA website (www.apvma.gov.au/residues).

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Please refer to the registered label for full directions of use.

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  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.