IVERHART PLUS- ivermectin/pyrantel tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

IVERMECTIN (UNII: 8883YP2R6D) (IVERMECTIN - UNII:8883YP2R6D), PYRANTEL PAMOATE (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (PYRANTEL - UNII:4QIH0N49E7)

Available from:

Virbac AH, Inc

Administration route:

oral

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

INDICATIONS: For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis ) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina ) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense ).

Product summary:

HOW SUPPLIED: IVERHART PLUS Flavored Chewables are available in three dosage strengths (See DOSAGE section) for dogs of different weights. Each strength comes in a box of 6 tablets, packed 10 boxes per display box. ANADA 200-302, Approved by FDA. Manufactured by: Virbac AH, Inc. Fort Worth, TX 76137, USA For technical assistance or to report adverse drug reactions, please call 1-800-338-3659.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

IVERHART PLUS- IVERMECTIN/PYRANTEL TABLET, CHEWABLE
VIRBAC AH, INC
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IVERHART PLUS
SEE YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR MORE _IVERHART_ PLUS® CHEWABLE TABLETS
_IVERHART_ PLUS®
(ivermectin/pyrantel)
FLAVORED CHEWABLES
CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the
order of a licensed veterinarian.
INDICATIONS: For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by
eliminating the tissue stage of
heartworm larvae (_Dirofilaria immitis_) for a month (30 days) after
infection and for the treatment and
control of ascarids (_Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina_) and
hookworms (_Ancylostoma caninum,_
_Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense_).
DOSAGE: _IVERHART_ PLUS® (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables
should be administered
orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of 6
mcg of ivermectin per kilogram
(2.72 mcg/lb) and 5 mg of pyrantel (as pamoate salt) per kg (2.27
mg/lb) of body weight. The
recommended dosing schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease
and for the treatment and
control of ascarids and hookworms is as follows:
Dog Weight
Flavored Chewable Per Month
Ivermectin Content
Pyrantel Content
Up to 25 lbs
1
68 mcg
57 mcg
26 to 50 lbs
1
136 mcg
114 mcg
51 to 100 lbs
1
272 mcg
227 mcg
_IVERHART_ PLUS Flavored Chewables are recommended for dogs 6 weeks of
age and older. For dogs
over 100 lbs use the appropriate combination of these flavored
chewables.
ADMINISTRATION: Remove only one flavored chewable at a time from the
foil-backed blister card.
Because most dogs find _IVERHART_ PLUS Flavored Chewables palatable,
the product can be offered to
the dog by hand. Alternatively, it may be added intact to a small
amount of dog food or placed in the back
of the dog's mouth for forced swallowing.
Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and
treated animals should be observed
for a few minutes after administration to ensure that part of the dose
is not lost or rejected. If it is
suspected that any of the dose has been lost, redosing is