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Dosage and administration
For oral administration.
The recommended dose rates are: 15mg/kg bodyweight febantel, 5 mg/kg pyrantel (equivalent to 14.4 mg/kg pyrantel embonate) and 5 mg/kg praziquantel. This is equivalent to 1 Prazitel Plus XL tablet per 35 kg bodyweight.
Dogs of > 35 kg bodyweight should be given 1 Prazitel Plus XL tablet plus the appropriate quantity of Prazitel Plus tablets equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight.
Dogs weighing approx 17.5kg bodyweight should be given ½ Prazitel Plus XL tablet.
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation is needed before or after treatment.
If there is a risk for re-infestation, the advice of a veterinarian should be sought regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat administration.
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.