Target species
Dogs, large and extra large sizes
Indications for use
For the treatment of mixed infestations with the following roundworms and tapeworms in adult dogs:
Nematodes:
Ascarids: Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina (late immature forms and mature forms)
Hookworms: Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum (adults)
Cestodes:
Tapeworms: Taenia spp., Dipylidium caninum
Contra-indications
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Do not use in animals with a known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of excipients.
Do not exceed the stated dosage when treating pregnant bitches.
Special warnings for each target species
Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm – Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to re-occur unless control of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice etc is undertaken.
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
This product is not recommended for use in dogs under 17.5 kg body weight.
Any part-used tablets should be discarded.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablet directly to a dog or by adding it to the dog's food, should wash their hands afterwards.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice and show the package leaflet to the physician.
Adverse reactions
In very rare cases vomiting, with or without diarrhoea, may occur.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Consult a veterinary surgeon before treating pregnant animals for roundworms.
The product may be used during lactation.
Do not use in bitches during the first two-thirds of pregnancy.
Interactions
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine as the anthelmintic effects of pyrantel and piperazine (used in many worming products for dogs) may be antagonized.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
For oral administration.
Dosage
The recommended dose rates are: 15 mg/kg bodyweight febantel, 14.4 mg/kg pyrantel and 5 mg/kg praziquantel. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 35 kg bodyweight.
Tablets may be halved to allow accuracy of dosing.
Administration and Duration of Treatment
No restriction of access to food is required either before or after administration of the product. The tablet(s) can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food.
To ensure administration of a correct dose, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible.
For the control of Toxocara, nursing bitches should be dosed 2 weeks after giving birth and every 2 weeks until weaning.
In the event of a heavy roundworm infestation, a repeat dose should be given after 14 days.
For routine control adult dogs should be treated every 3 months.
Overdose
The product is well tolerated in dogs. In safety studies, doses of up to five times the recommended dose gave rise to occasional vomiting.
Withdrawal periods
Not applicable