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Triclabendazole

Fasinex, Egaten

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

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Liver fluke (Fasciola)Liver flukesLiver flukes (all stages including immature)Liver flukes (all stages)Liver flukes (including immature stages)

Mechanism of Action

Unique benzimidazole with flukicidal activity. Binds tubulin in liver flukes including immature stages (2 weeks post-infection).

Side effects & warnings

Only benzimidazole effective against immature Fasciola hepatica. Withdrawal times in food animals. GI upset possible.

Species with Triclabendazole dosing data (6 dose rules)

Cattle (Beef/Dairy)Dog (Domestic)Goat (Caprine)Sheep (Ovine)

Evidence levels across 6 dose rules

Moderate×4Strong×2

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

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
  • · Merck Veterinary Manual

Sample dosing (1 of 6 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 4 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO12 mg/kgonceModerateBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

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