Safe-Guard® AquaSol
(fenbendazole oral suspension)
Product Description
Backyard Ready—Safe-Guard® Aquasol is a suspension concentrate designed for the safe and effective deworming of chickens. Each milliliter contains 200 mg of fenbendazole, an antiparasitic medication that helps control parasite issues in flocks.


Innovative manufacturing process enables easy, effective deworming for broilers, breeders, pullets and laying hens through oral administration via drinking water.
Indications
Safe-Guard® AquaSol (fenbendazole oral suspension) is indicated for the treatment and control of adult Ascaridia galli in broiler chickens and replacement chickens and for the treatment and control of adult A. galli and Heterakis gallinarum in breeding chickens and laying hens.
Effective
- The ONLY FDA-Approved chicken dewormer for home use.
- Treat and control harmful parasites in as little as 5 days.
No Withdrawal Period
- SAFE-GUARD AquaSol requires no withdrawal period for eggs or meat.
Controls Parasites
- Safely and effectively treats and controls Roundworms (Ascaridia galli) and Cecal worms (Heterakis gallinarum).
Backyard Ready
- With the only FDA-Approved dewormer for home use, the power of protection is in your hands.
Dosage And Administration
Safe-Guard® AquaSol must be administered orally to chickens via the drinking water at a daily dose of 1 mg/kg BW (0.454 mg/lb) for 5 consecutive days. The medicated water must be prepared daily prior to each administration. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
Supplied
3 mL in glass vial.
Warning
Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. Protective gloves should be used and care should be taken when handling the product to avoid skin and eye exposure and accidental ingestion. Accidental exposure may result in skin and eye irritation. Accidental ingestion may cause gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity reactions in humans. Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) can be found at https://www.msd.com/research/safety-data-sheets/# or by calling 1-800-521-5767.
For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS, or http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth.
Residue Warning
Chickens: No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling.
Other Warnings
Parasite resistance may develop to any dewormer. All dewormers require accurate dosing for best results. Following the use of any dewormer, effectiveness of treatment should be monitored. A decrease of effectiveness over time may indicate the development of resistance to the dewormer administered. The parasite management plan should be adjusted accordingly based on regular monitoring.
Important Safety Information
SAFE-GUARD® AquaSol: Not for use in humans. Accidental exposure may result in skin and eye irritation and may cause gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity reactions in humans. No withdrawal period is required when used according to the label. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
Programs
Ask your Merck Animal Health sales or technical services representative to design a custom gastrointestinal worm control program to meet your needs.
For additional information, please see the product label.
For more information regarding efficacy and safety data, go to productdata.aphis.usda.gov.
References
1. Data on file, Merck Animal Health
2. Freedom of Information Summary, NADA 141-449