TRIPLE WORMER- pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

pyrantel pamoate (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (pyrantel - UNII:4QIH0N49E7), praziquantel (UNII: 6490C9U457) (praziquantel - UNII:6490C9U457)

Available from:

Durvet, Inc.

INN (International Name):

pyrantel pamoate

Composition:

pyrantel 114 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic indications:

A broad spectrum de-wormer for the treatment and control of seven species of worms Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis ) Roundworms  (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) Hookworms  (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala) in medium and large dogs

Authorization status:

New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

TRIPLE WORMER- PYRANTEL PAMOATE AND PRAZIQUANTEL TABLET, CHEWABLE
DURVET, INC.
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TRIPLE WORMER®
FLAVORED
CHEWABLES
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
blisters of 2 or 12
flavored chewables
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
(IN EACH CHEWABLE):
pyrantel pamoate (114 mg)
and praziquantel (114 mg)
PURPOSE: De-wormer for Medium and Large Dogs Only (Greater than 25
pounds).
USES: For the treatment and control of:
• Roundworms _(Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina)_
• Hookworms _(Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, _and
_Uncinaria_
_stenocephala)_
• Tapeworms _(Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis)_
HUMAN WARNING:
Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
To obtain product information, including a Safety Data Sheet (SDS),
call 1-800-821-5570.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT:
• Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis,
treatment, and control of
parasitism.
• Do not de-worm a dog or puppy that is sick. Consult a veterinarian
for diagnosis of the
illness.
• TRIPLE WORMER
Flavored Chewables are safe for use in puppies 12 weeks or older and
adult dogs.
Safety in breeding dogs and pregnant bitches has not been tested.
YOU MAY NOTICE:
Vomiting, loose stools (with or without blood) and decreased activity
following
treatment.
If you notice these signs, contact a veterinarian.
DIRECTIONS:
Each flavored chewable contains 114 mg of pyrantel pamoate and 114
mgof
praziquantel. The dose for each drug is 2.27 mg per pound of body
weight (5 mg/kg).
Please refer to the following dosing table for help finding the right
dose for your dog.
• You should weigh your dog to make sure you are giving the right
dose.
• Triple Wormer Flavored Chewables are palatable if offered by hand.
If your dog does
not voluntarily eat the chewable, you can hide the chewable in a small
amount of food or
place it in the back of the dog's mouth for forced swallowing.
• Make sure that the dog eats the complete dose.
• Watch your dog for a few minutes after dosing to make sure the
chewable is not
rejected.
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