País: Estados Unidos
Idioma: inglés
Fuente: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
IVERMECTIN (UNII: 8883YP2R6D) (IVERMECTIN - UNII:8883YP2R6D), PYRANTEL PAMOATE (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (PYRANTEL - UNII:4QIH0N49E7), PRAZIQUANTEL (UNII: 6490C9U457) (PRAZIQUANTEL - UNII:6490C9U457)
Ceva Animal Health, LLC
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION
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 roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense), and tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis).
IMECTRO™ Chew is available in four dosage strengths (see Dosage and Administration ) for dogs of different weights. Each strength comes in a package of 6 chews.
New Animal Drug Application
IMECTRO CHEW- IVERMECTIN/PYRANTEL PAMOATE/PRAZIQUANTEL TABLET, CHEWABLE CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH, LLC ---------- IMECTRO™ CHEW (IVERMECTIN/PYRANTEL PAMOATE/PRAZIQUANTEL) FOR ORAL USE IN DOGS ONLY. Caution: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DESCRIPTION IMECTRO™ Chew is a combination of three anthelmintics (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel). The chews are available in four sizes in color-coded packages for oral administration to dogs according to their weight (SEE DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). 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 roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense), and tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION IMECTRO™ Chew should be administered orally at monthly intervals and the recommended minimum dose level of 6 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb), 5 mg of pyrantel (as pamoate salt) per kg (2.27 mg/lb) and 5 mg of praziquantel per kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight, as follows: Dog Weight Pounds Chew per Month Chew Size Ivermectin Content Pyrantel Pamoate Content Praziquantel Content 6.0 to 12 1 Toy 34 mcg 28.5 mg 28.5 mg 12.1 to 25 1 Small 68 mcg 57 mg 57 mg 25.1 to 50 1 Medium 136 mcg 114 mg 114 mg 50.1 to 100 1 Large 272 mcg 228 mg 228 mg IMECTRO™ Chew is recommended for dogs 8 weeks of age or older. For dogs over 100 lbs, use the appropriate combination of these soft chews. Remove only one dose at a time from the packaging. Return the remaining chew(s) to their box to protect from light. The chew can be offered to the dog by hand or added, intact, to a small amount of dog food. Care should be taken to ensure that the dog consumes the complete dose. The treated dog should be observed for a few minutes after administration to confirm t Leer el documento completo