FOR ORAL USE;
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 | Milprazon CHEWABLE 4 mg/10 mg film-coated tablets for small cats and kittens weighing at least 0.5 kg |
0.5 - 1 kg | 1/2 tablet |
> 1 -2 kg | 1 tablet |
Body Weight | Milprazon CHEWABLE 16 mg/40 mg film-coated tablets for cats weighing at least 2 kg |
2-4 kg | 1/2 tablet |
>4 - 8 kg | 1 tablet |
>8 - 12 kg | 1 1/2 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 Unlimited Renewal: February 2023 AN: 03298/2022 Page 4 of 6 their transmission by mosquitoes. For regular prevention of heartworm disease the use of a monosubstance is preferred.
Use during pregnancy and lactation: The veterinary medicinal product can be used in breeding cats including pregnant and lactating queens.