Description

Fenbendazole has a wide spectrum of anthelmintic action, is active against nematodes, trematodes and cestodes parasitizing animals. Fenbendazole is quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The mechanism of action of fenbendazole consists in the disruption of metabolism, inhibition of fumarate reductase activity and ATP synthesis of the parasite, which leads to the death of helminths. According to the degree of toxic effect on the body, it belongs to low-hazard substances, in recommended doses it does not have a mutagenic, carcinogenic or locally irritating effect. It is excreted from the body mainly with feces.