Dosage and administration
MILBEMAX* tablets are administered at a minimum recommended dose rate of 2 mg milbemycin oxime and 5 mg praziquantel per kg body weight, 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:
|
Weight
| MILBEMAX* tablets for Small cats and kittens
| MILBEMAX* tablets for Cats
|
0.5 – 1 kg
| ½ tablet
|
|
> 1 – 2 kg
| 1 tablet
|
|
> 2 – 4 kg
|
| ½ tablet
|
> 4 – 8 kg
|
| 1 tablet
|
> 8 – 12 kg
|
| 1 ½ tablets
|
MILBEMAX can be inserted into a programme for prevention of heartworm disease if at the same time treatment against tapeworms is indicated. MILBEMAX has a duration of heartworm prevention of one month. For regular prevention of heartworm disease the use of a monosubstance is preferred.
Milbemax Tablets for Small Cats and Kittens/Milbemax Tablets for Cats: Dosage and administration
Date updated: 10 October 2008