Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) Paste 10% is indicated for the control of large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris), encysted early third stage (hypobiotic), late third stage and fourth stage cyathostome larvae, small strongyles, pinworms (Oxyuris equi), ascarids (Parascaris equorum), and arteritis caused by fourth stage larvae of Strongylus vulgaris in horses. Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) Paste 10% has no known contraindications with any drug1. Works on a wide variety of parasites ‐ Labeled for the control of large and small strongyles (including migrating larvae), pinworms and ascarids (roundworms) High degree of safety ‐ Safe for foals and pregnant mares, older horses, thin and underweight horses, miniature horses, the environment and for use around other farm animals and pets1. Easy-to-administer ‐ A unique apple-cinnamon flavor that horses readily accept1. The Mode of Action of Safe‐Guard® (fenbendazole) Paste 10% is believed to be due to the inhibition of energy metabolism in the parasite2. REFERENCES 1. SAFE-GUARD® (fenbendazole) Paste 10% equine dewormer product label. 2. Lacey E. Mode of Action of Benzimidazoles. Parasitology Today, vol. 6, no. 4, 1990.
