Beaphar Multiwormer for Cats, Tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Dichlorophen, Piperazine Citrate

Available from:

Beaphar UK Ltd

ATC code:

sQP52AG0

INN (International Name):

Dichlorophen, Piperazine Citrate

Pharmaceutical form:

Tablet

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cats

Therapeutic area:

Anthelmintic anticestodal

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1994-09-21

Summary of Product characteristics

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AN: 00192/2018
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Beaphar Multiwormer for Cats, Tablets
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
TAPEWORM TABLETS (FAWN)
Active substance
mg/tablet
Dichlorophen
250.00
Excipients
mg/tablet
Caramel 15712 (E150)
4.0
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
ROUNDWORM TABLETS (PINK)
Active substance
mg/tablet
Piperazine Citrate
125.00
Excipients
mg/tablet
Erythrocine Lake (E127)
0.25
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Tablets
Roundworm tablet: Slightly mottled pink, circular bi-convex tablet
embossed with an incomplete break-line on one face.
Tapeworm tablet: Mottled fawn to off-white, circular slightly
bi-convex
tablet embossed on one face with an incomplete break line.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Cats over 6 months of age
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the treatment of roundworm (Ascarids) and tapeworm infections in
cats over six months old
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4.3
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not treat cats less than 6 months old.
Do not repeat the treatment if vomiting occurs shortly after dosing.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Do not treat cats under 0.6 kg (1.5 lb), or less than 6 months old.
Do not repeat treatment if the cat vomits after administration.
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i.
Special precautions for use in animals
Consult a veterinary surgeon before treating animals with a
history of epilepsy or severe renal dysfunction.
It is important to establish the bodyweight of the animal before
treatment to ensure correct dosage administration.
ii.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to animals
Wash hands thoroughly after handling tablets.
Accidental eye contact – rinse thoroughly with clean running
water.
If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Accidental ingestion by humans – drink plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
4.6
ADVERSE