Wormchrist 1000 (1000mg Fenbendazole)

Product Information

Wormchrist (Fenbendazole) is a broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic used to treat and control a wide variety of gastrointestinal parasites.

It is effective against:

• Giardia
• Roundworms
• Hookworms
• Whipworms
• Tapeworms (Taenia genus)
• Pinworms
• Aelurostrongylus
• Paragonimiasis
• Strongyles
• Strongyloides

Fenbendazole is widely used in veterinary medicine and may be prescribed for:

• Sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, and seals
• Fish and freshwater shrimp tanks (as treatment for planaria and hydra)

Administration advice:

• Give with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Use strictly under veterinary guidance, especially for off-label uses.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

This medicine is prescribed to eliminate or control intestinal and systemic parasitic infections in animals. By removing harmful parasites, it helps restore health, prevent complications, and improve nutrient absorption.

Uses

• Treatment of common intestinal worms (roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, pinworm).
• Control of tapeworm infections (Taenia).
• Management of protozoal infections such as giardiasis.
• Treatment of lungworm and other parasite infestations (including strongyles, Strongyloides, paragonimiasis, aelurostrongylus).
• Aquatic parasite control in certain species (planaria, hydra).

Benefits

• Broad coverage against multiple parasite species.
• Effective in both domestic pets and livestock.
• Reduces gastrointestinal symptoms caused by parasites.
• Helps improve weight gain, appetite, and overall well-being.
• Supports herd/flock health by reducing parasite spread.

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Administer exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian.
• Always give with food to reduce stomach upset and improve absorption.
• Complete the full course of treatment, even if the animal appears well.
• Dosage varies depending on species, weight, and infection type — do not self-adjust.

Other Uses

Fenbendazole is sometimes used off-label in veterinary practice for conditions beyond standard parasitic infections. Only use when specifically directed by a veterinarian.

Special Precautions

• Use with caution in pregnant or breeding animals.
• Inform your veterinarian of any pre-existing health conditions.
• Off-label use requires strict adherence to veterinary advice.
• Not approved for use in humans — veterinary use only.

Possible Side Effects

Most animals tolerate fenbendazole well. Side effects are usually mild and short-lived.

Possible effects include:

• Temporary gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite).
• Rarely, allergic-type reactions due to parasite die-off.

Contact your veterinarian if side effects persist or worsen.

Storage & Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Dispose of unused medicine safely; do not release into water supplies.

Emergency Guidance

Seek urgent veterinary help if your animal shows:

• Severe vomiting or diarrhea
• Signs of an allergic reaction (swelling, hives, breathing difficulty)
• Neurological changes (unsteadiness, seizures)
• Sudden worsening of condition after treatment