Fenbendazole, a broad-spectrum benzimidazole carbamate anthelmintic, is currently being repurposed as an anticancer drug. This repurposing of the veterinary drugs that have shown promising results in human use opens up new avenues for drug development and cost reduction.
Fenbendazole is a commonly used medication for treating parasites and worms in animals (Pancur or Safe-Guard). It has also been used in an unconventional cancer treatment protocol called the Joe Tippens Protocol.
Dosage
fenbendazol 222mg is a medication used to treat parasites and worms (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and some tapeworms) in animals. It is commonly marketed under the brand names Pancur and Safe-Guard.
It is also used to treat a variety of internal parasites in humans and animals. It is effective against gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, such as giardia lamblia and pinworms, as well as certain lung and bronchial tree parasites, such as ascarids, trichuris vulpis, and Taenia solium.
In addition, fenbendazole is sometimes used to treat pulmonary paragonimiasis, a condition in which the lungs become filled with worms and may cause death. It is often used in conjunction with other anthelmintics, such as mebendazole and thiabendazole.
The usual dose for fenbendazole is 222 mg per 10 pounds of body weight every three days. It should be taken with a small amount of dry food.
Side Effects
Fenbendazole (brand name Panacur, Safe-Guard) is a broad-spectrum benzimidazole antihelminthic with significant antiparasitic activity. It is used to kill a variety of parasites including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and certain tapeworms in dogs.
The drug is also commonly used in humans to treat cancer. It has been shown to prevent tumor engraftment in rats and inhibits growth of melanoma cells.
Unlike some other drugs, fenbendazole has very few side effects and is safe for use by most people. It can be given in oral granules or liquid suspension.
It is important to remember that fenbendazole should be given with food to avoid gastrointestinal upset. Liquid forms must be measured carefully and should only be given once a day, with food.
The Joe Tippens Cancer Protocol suggests a dose of 222mg per day, seven days a week, with food. This is one gram of Panacur C and can be taken by mouth as an oral granule or in a liquid form.
Precautions
Fenbendazole 222mg is part of a family of benzimidazoles, anthelmintics that have been used safely for over six decades. It is one of the safest dewormers available.
It is available in a liquid suspension, oral granules, and paste. The medication should be given once a day for three consecutive days.
This medication should be mixed with a small amount of the pet’s food for easier administration. If the entire dose is not taken or if vomiting follows, the medication will not work and deworming will not occur.
A single 222mg capsule is recommended per 10 pounds of body weight. The drug is also safe for puppies up to six weeks of age and for pregnant dogs though a slightly altered dosage should be used.
Interactions
Fenbendazole 222mg is an anthelmintic drug that can be used against many different types of worms in dogs and cats. It is available in tablet form and a liquid suspension.
This benzimidazole antihelmintic is typically used to treat gastrointestinal parasites such as giardia, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. It can also be used against some tapeworms.
It is important to use fenbendazole with caution and tell your veterinarian about any other medications that your pet is taking. Fenbendazole may increase the effects of other medicines.
In a study of tumor growth in mice, mice on fenbendazole- or vitamin-supplemented diets exhibited significant inhibition of tumor growth as compared with controls. This effect may be due to inadvertent inclusion of lower vitamin concentrations in the study diet during initial observation, or it might be related to fenbendazole itself.