The effect of mebendazole on Echinococcus granulosus and Taenia hydatigena infections in dogs.
The effect of micronised mebendazole on Echinococcus granulosus and Taenia hydratigena has been investigated in a trial involving 175 dogs. The hydatid organism was eliminated from the dogs at dose rates of either 160 mg/kg given on one occasion or 20 mg/kg given on two occasions. A single dose of 20 mg/kg eliminated T hydratigena. The drug was readily accepted when given in food and there were no untoward sequelae.
D000818:Animals; D001562:Benzimidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008463:Mebendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013622:Taeniasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D001562:Benzimidazoles; D008463:Mebendazole