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Febantel

Rintal, component of Drontal Plus

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Prodrug metabolized to fenbendazole and oxfendazole. Inhibits microtubule formation in nematodes by binding beta-tubulin.

Side effects & warnings

Often combined with pyrantel and praziquantel (Drontal Plus). Safe in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Teratogenic in some species.

Species with Febantel dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 1 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO10–25 mg/kgq24h x 3 daysStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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