Anthelmin Plus Xl*2tablets

NAME
ANTHELMIN PLUS XL

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Anthelmintics.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Each tablet contains: Praziquantel 175 mg, Pirantel embonate 504 mg, Febantel 525 mg.

EXCIPIENTS
Lactose monohydrate, Corn starch, Povidone K-30, Sodium laurilsulfate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Silica, colloidal anhydrous, Magnesium stearate.

INDICATIONS
For the treatment of mixed infestations due to the following roundworms and flatworms in adult dogs. NEMATODE. Ascarids: Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina (late immature and mature forms). Hookworms: Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum (adults). BASKETS. Flat worms: Taenia spp., Dipylidium caninum.

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Do not use concomitantly with piperazine compounds. Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Do not exceed the specified dose when treating pregnant bitches.

USE / ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral.

DOSAGE
15 mg / kg body weight of febantel, 14.4 mg / kg of pyrantel and 5 mg / kg of praziquantel, which is equivalent to 1 tablet per 35 kg of body weight orally. The tablets can be divided in half to allow for dose accuracy. Administration and duration of treatment It is not necessary to prevent access to food either before or after administration of the product. To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible. For the control of Toxocara, lactating bitches should be treated 2 weeks after calving and every 2 weeks until weaning. In case of severe roundworm infestation, the repeat dose should be given after 14 days. For adult dogs, a single dose should be used. The advice of a veterinarian should be sought regarding the need and frequency of repeating the treatment.

STORAGE
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

WARNINGS
Fleas serve as intermediate host organisms for a common type of roundworm (Dipylidium caninum). Roundworm infestations will recur with certainty unless control of intermediate host organisms such as fleas, mice, etc. is undertaken. Pest resistance to any particular class of anthelmintics may develop after frequent and repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class. The use of this product is not recommended in dogs below 17.5 kg body weight. Unused half tablets should be discarded. Special precautions for those administering the veterinary medicine to animals: in compliance with hygiene rules, anyone administering the tablet directly to the dog or adding it to the dog's food should wash their hands. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice and show the package leaflet to the physician. Overdose: the product is well tolerated in dogs. In safety studies, doses up to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in occasional vomiting.

WAITING TIME
Not relevant.

TARGET SPECIES
Dogs (large and giant).

INTERACTIONS
Do not use concomitantly with piperazine as the anthelmintic effects of pyrantel and piperazine (used in many dog deworming products) may contrast with each other. Concomitant use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity.

SIDE EFFECTS
You don't notice.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Consult a veterinarian before treating pregnant animals for roundworms. The product can be used during breastfeeding. Do not use in bitches during the first two trimesters of pregnancy.