(pyrantel pamoate / praziquantel)
Package contents: bottle of 50 flavored chewables or offered
as single tablet(s).
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.
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)
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 30 mg 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 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.
Other Information:
Recommended De-Worming Schedule:
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis,
treatment, and control of parasitism. De-worming schedules may vary
depending on the climate where you live and the activity of your dog.
Re-treatment: Re-treatment of your dog
may be necessary as determined by laboratory fecal examination and/or if
your dog is living where re-infections are likely to occur. Consult your
veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis and prevention of re-infection.
In case of re-infection with tapeworms (Dipylidium
caninum), consult your veterinarian for advice on how to remove fleas
from the dog and the environment.
Human Warning:
Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
To obtain product information, including a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS), call 1-800-338-3659.
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.
You May Notice:
Vomiting, loose stools (with or without blood) and decreased
activity following treatment. If you notice these signs, contact a
veterinarian.
Manufactured by: Virbac AH, Inc., Fort
Worth, TX 76137
Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature of 59-86°F (15-30°C).