VIRBANTEL- pyrantel pamoate/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:

Virbac AH, Inc

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic indications:

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 )

Authorization status:

New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

VIRBANTEL- PYRANTEL PAMOATE/PRAZIQUANTEL TABLET, CHEWABLE
VIRBAC AH, INC
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VIRBANTEL
(PYRANTEL PAMOATE/PRAZIQUANTEL)
FLAVORED CHEWABLES
VIRBANTEL® FLAVORED CHEWABLES
Package contents: bottle of 50 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_)
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.
• VIRBANTEL 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.
HUMAN WARNING: Keep this and all medication out of the reach of
children. To obtain
product information, including a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), call
1-800-338-3659.
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS: Each flavored chewable contains 114 mg of pyrantel pamoate
and 114 mg
of 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.
VIRBANTEL FLAVORED CHEWABLES DOSING TABLE DOG WEIGHT NUMBER OF CHEWABLES
6.0 to 25 pounds
Use the 30mg size.
25.1 to 50 pounds
1
50.1 to 100 pounds
2
100.1 to 150 pounds
3
150.1 to 200 pounds
4
You should weigh your dog to make sure you are giving the right dose.
Virbantel 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