| Species |
Cats. |
| Composition |
- Each film-coated tablet contains:
Active substances: Milbemycin oxime 16 mg, Praziquantel 40 mg
Excipients: Iron Oxide, red (E172) 0.20 mg, Titanium dioxide (E171) 0.51 mg
Prevention of heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) if concomitant treatment against cestodes is indicated. |
| Indications |
- In cats: treatment of mixed infections by immature and adult cestodes and nematodes of the following species: – Cestodes: Dipylidium caninum Taenia spp. Echinococcus multilocularis
– Nematodes: Ancylostoma tubaeforme Toxocara cati
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| Dosage and method of administration |
Oral use.
Animals should be weighed to ensure accurate dosing.
Minimum recommended dose rate: 2 mg of milbemycin oxime and 5 mg of praziquantel per kg are given orally as a single dose.
The product should be administered with or after some food. Doing so ensures optimum protection against heartworm disease.
Depending on the bodyweight of the cat, the practical dosing is as follows:
| Body weight |
Film-coated tablets for cats |
| 2 – 4 kg |
½ tablet |
| > 4 – 8 kg |
1 tablet |
| > 8 – 12 kg |
1½ tablets |
The product can be inserted into a programme for prevention of heartworm disease if at the same time treatment against tapeworms is indicated. For the prevention of heartworm disease: the product kills Dirofilaria immitis larvae up to one month after their transmission by mosquitoes. For regular prevention of heartworm disease the use of a monosubstance is preferred. |
| Contraindications |
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| Warning |
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Special precautions for use in animals No studies have been performed with severely debilitated cats or individuals with seriously compromised kidney or liver function. The product is not recommended for such animals or only according to a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian. As the tablets are flavoured, they should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of animals.
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| Release form |
- Blister packs consisting of cold formed OPA/Al/PVC foil and aluminium foil.
- Box with 1 blister of 2 tablets.
- Box with 1 blister of 4 tablets.
- Box with 12 blisters, each blister contains 4 tablets.
*Not all pack sizes may be marketed. |
| Storage conditions |
- Store in original package. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. Store separately from food and animal feeding at +5 +25°С.
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| Shelf life |
3 years. |
