PETCO- roundworm de-wormer for dogs liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

PIPERAZINE CITRATE (UNII: 63KP7FXF2I) (PIPERAZINE - UNII:1RTM4PAL0V)

Available from:

Petco

INN (International Name):

PIPERAZINE CITRATE

Composition:

PIPERAZINE CITRATE 50 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic indications:

Effective against large roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina)

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

PETCO - ROUNDWORM DE-WORMER FOR DOGS LIQUID
PETCO
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effective, and this labeling has not been_
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
per each teaspoon (5ml).................. 250mg Piperazine base as
Piperazine Citrate
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Effective against large roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris
leonina)
WARNINGS
Do not de-worm a puppy under six weeks of age. Never de-worm a sick
puppy or dog. Consult your
veterinarian in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
Not recommended for dogs under 5lbs.
Not recommended for pregnant or nursing females. Pets over 1 year old
should have a recent negative
heartworm blood test before de-worming. A veterinarian should diagnose
roundworms prior to
treatment. Keep this product out of reach of children and pets to
avois unintended consumption.
CAUTIONS
Although Piperazine has a high degree of safety, an occasional animal
may show nausea, vomiting or
muscular tremors. Such side effects are usually associated with over
dosage, therefore, the
recommended dosage should be followed carefully. If symptoms occur,
consult a veterinarian
immediately. Keep closed when not in use. Keep this product out of
reach of children and pets to avoid
unintended consumption.
DIRECTIONS
Using the dosage cup enclosed, administer as follows::
Treatment should be given shortly after pet has eaten or with food.
Dosage may be fed directly or
added with food. For multiple pet households, feed directly to
individual pet to ensure proper dosage.
Dogs and Puppies (6 weeks and older): 1 tsp. per 10lbs. of body
weight.
After initial dose on day one, do not administer again until day 10.
On day 10, repeat initial dose.
PETCO* Roundworm De-wormer should only be used when dog has been shown
to have roundworms -
should not be used as a monthly preventative.
OTHER INFORMATION
Store between 20C-25C (68F-77F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Caramel Color, Flavor, Glycerin, Methylpara