Flubenol - Some FAQ

Author: Aussie Chook Supplies  

The following questions have been submitted by to Aussie Chook Supplies to Elanco in April 2024 following the successful aunch of Flubenol to the Australian market. As we are not qualified vets here at Aussie Chook Supplies, we then passed them onto the Australian Manufacturers of Flubenol and these are the replies recieved...  

1. Are eggs still safe to consume while worming? (If the worming treatment must be ceased for animal consumption for humans)?
Flubenol has been registered for use in Australia with a zero withholding period in eggs, I have attached the APVMA label for your reference. There is however, a 7-day withholding period for meat. I.e., all sources of medicated feed have to be withdrawn at least 7 days prior to birds being slaughtered for meat consumption.
 

2. What is the dosage to treat gape worm?
Flubenol is not a registered treatment for gapeworm in Australia. Please consult a licensed veterinarian for accurate advice regarding gapeworm treatment and control. 
 

4. Frequency of worming the flock with this product? Can it be mixed with other worming products or medications?
Please consult a veterinarian for advice specific to the animals, disease status, and other medications involved.

5. Is it effective across all poultry (e.g ducks as well)? 
Flubenol is only registered for use in chickens in Australia. Please consult veterinary advice specific to the species of animals involved for alternative products.

6. Can treatment be dosed in the water?
According to the manufacturer, Flubenol is not soluble in water. Please follow label recommendations or consult veterinary advice.

7. Are there alternatives to the product? 
Flubenol is registered product in Australia for the treatment of tapeworms in chickens. For people seeking alternative options for the treatment of tapeworms, they should seek veterinary advice. For the treatment of intestinal worms other than tapeworms, other registered worming products for use in chickens in Australia are Piperazine (for roundworms) and Levamisole (for roundworms, caecal worms and hairworms). Flubenol has been registered for use to treat the above-mentioned worms in chickens in Australia as well.

8. Is it safe for humans to inhale, PPE requirements? 
Please refer to the attached Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for relevant information with regards to handling, personal protection, storage, first aid measures and other relevant information.
 

Further Information & Questions

For more information regarding Flubenol, please refer to Elanco's Farm Animal site: or contact Elanco directly.

Flubenol Information Sheet & PDF files

Flubenol Australia Label
Flubenol Safety Data Sheet (SDS)


Flubenol can be purchased from Aussie Chook Supplies here