HEARTSHIELD PLUS- ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate tablet, chewable

País: Estados Unidos

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ingredientes activos:

Ivermectin (UNII: 8883YP2R6D) (Ivermectin - UNII:8883YP2R6D), pyrantel pamoate (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (pyrantel - UNII:4QIH0N49E7)

Disponible desde:

TruRX LLC

Designación común internacional (DCI):

Ivermectin

Composición:

Ivermectin 68 ug

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

PRESCRIPTION

indicaciones terapéuticas:

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 ).

Resumen del producto:

HEARTSHIELD 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.

Estado de Autorización:

Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application

Ficha técnica

HEARTSHIELD PLUS- IVERMECTIN AND PYRANTEL PAMOATE TABLET, CHEWABLE
TRURX LLC
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HEARTSHIELD™ 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
_HEARTSHIELD_ 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 mg
26 to 50 lbs
1
136 mcg
114 mg
51 to 100 lbs
1
272 mcg
227 mg
_HEARTSHIELD_ 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
_HEARTSHIELD_ 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 recommended.
_HEARTSHIELD_ PLUS Flavored Chewables should be