PRAZIQUANTEL 50 MG TABLET FOR DOGS AND CATS

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

PRAZIQUANTEL

Available from:

ASHISH LIFE SCIENCE PVT. LTD.

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL TABLET

Composition:

PRAZIQUANTEL ANTHELMINTIC Active 50.0 mg/Tb

Units in package:

100 tablets; 20 tablets; 40 tablets; 50 tablets

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Therapeutic area:

PARASITICIDES

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: N/A N/A; Host/pest details: CAT: [TAPEWORM - DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM, TAPEWORM - TAENIA TAENIAEFORMIS, ZIPPER TAPEWORM - SPIROMETRA ERINACEI]; DOG: [FALSE HYDATID TAPEWORM-TAENIA HYDATIGENA, HYDATID TAPEWORM, SHEEP MEASLES TAPEWORM - TAENIA OVIS, TAPEWORM - DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM, TAPEWORM - TAENIA PISIFORMIS, ZIPPER TAPEWORM - SPIROMETRA ERINACEI]

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

PRAZIQUANTEL 50 MG TABLET
FOR DOGS AND CATS
91414/139104
Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
Label Name:
PRAZIQUANTEL 50 MG TABLET
FOR DOGS AND CATS
Signal Headings:
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Constituent
Statements:
Each tablet contains 50 mg PRAZIQUANTEL
Claims:
For the control of tapeworms in dogs and cats including the hydatid
tapeworm in dogs.
PRAZIQUANTEL 50 MG TABLET is recommended for the control of tapeworms
in dogs
and cats including:
Dogs
Common flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum)
Hydatid tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus)
Sheep measles tapeworm (Taenia ovis)
False hydatid tapeworm (Taenia hydatigena)
Rabbit tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis)
Zipper tapeworm (Spirometra erinacei)
Cats
Common flea tapeworm (Diplyidium caninum)
Cat tapeworm (Taenia taeniaeformis)
Zipper tapeworm (Spirometra erinacei)
Resistance may develop to any chemical. If worm problems persist,
consult a veterinarian.
Net Contents:
20 tablets, 40 tablets, 50 tablets, 100 tablets
Directions for Use:
Restraints:
Contraindications:
Precautions: RLP APPROVED
Side Effects:
Dosage and
Administration:
Use any divided tablet within 30 days of first opening the blister or
container. Discard the
unused portion.
PRAZIQUANTEL 50 MG TABLET should be given as a single dose by mouth.
Fasting prior
to dosing is NOT necessary. Weigh animals before treatment.
Dosage for tapeworms (except Spirometra erinacei): 5 mg/kg
Dogs: 1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight
Cats: 1/2 tablet per 5 kg bodyweight
Dosage for Spirometra erinacei: 20 mg/kg
Dogs and Cats: 1 tablet per 2.5 kg bodyweight
Hydatid tapeworm: Dogs should not be fed, or allowed to feed on, offal
from any species.
Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks. It is important
to ensure that the
dog does not eat offal in order to break the life cycle of the Hydatid
tapeworm. Do not allow
access to the carcase of any dead animals.
Other tapeworms: Treat every 3 months.
Note:
If the animal is still passing segments after a routine treatment of 5
mg/kg dose rate, it is
likely to harbour Spirometra erinacei whic