(pyrantel pamoate / praziquantel)
Package contents: bottle of 50 flavored chewables or
offered as single tablet(s).
Purpose: De-wormer for Small Dogs and
Puppies Only (6.0 to 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)
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.
Directions:
Each flavored chewable contains 30 mg of pyrantel pamoate
and 30 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 12 pounds: |
1 Chewable |
|
12.1 to 25 pounds: |
2 Chewables |
|
More than 25 pounds: |
Use 114 mg size. |
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.
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each chewable):
pyrantel pamoate (30 mg) and praziquantel (30 mg)
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 lethargy
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).