Triclabendazole

Antiparasitics

A benzimidazole-derivative flukicide (against Fasciola liver flukes). It disrupts the parasite's structure and energy metabolism, killing it. It is notable for its efficacy against both immature and adult liver flukes.

Drug class
Antiparasitics
Registered species
2
Recorded effects
0
Related products
8

Pharmacological information

A class-level scientific overview for general reference — no doses. The ultimate reference is always the locally approved product leaflet and consultation with a veterinarian.

Mechanism of action

A benzimidazole-derivative flukicide (against Fasciola liver flukes). It disrupts the parasite's structure and energy metabolism, killing it. It is notable for its efficacy against both immature and adult liver flukes.

Indications

  • Liver fluke disease (fascioliasis) in ruminants — immature and adult stages

Contraindications & warnings

  • Adherence to the relatively long milk and meat withdrawal periods
  • Generally not used in lactating dairy cattle per many labels

Drug interactions

  • No major documented drug interactions at the class level

Withdrawal periods

Note: Source: UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The figures are a guidance reference that may differ from the product registered in your country — always verify the locally approved leaflet and consult a veterinarian before slaughter or consuming products.
Combinex Cattle Oral Suspension
Oral suspension · Elanco Europe Ltd
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Cattle56 days——
Fasimec Duo 50 mg/ml + 1 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Sheep
Oral suspension · Elanco Europe Ltd
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Sheep27 days——
Triclafas Drench 5% w/v Oral Suspension
Oral suspension · Norbrook Laboratories Limited
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Sheep56 days——
Tribex 5% Oral Suspension for Sheep
Oral suspension · Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Sheep56 days——
Tribamec Duo 50 mg/ml & 1 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Sheep
Oral suspension · Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Sheep27 days——
Cydectin TriclaMox 1 mg/ml + 50 mg/ml Oral Solution for Sheep
Oral solution · Zoetis UK Limited
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Sheep31 days——
Cydectin TriclaMox 5 mg/ml + 200 mg/ml Pour-on Solution for Cattle
Pour-on solution · Zoetis UK Limited
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Cattle143 days——
Combinex Oral Suspension
Oral suspension · Elanco GmbH
SPC leaflet ↗
SpeciesMeatMilkEggs
Sheep56 days——

Recorded adverse effects

openFDA veterinary reports — the numbers are report counts, not a severity rate.

No adverse-effect data recorded for this ingredient yet.