Tapeworms: Echinococcus species (E. granulosus, E. multilocularis), Taenia species (T. hydatigena, T. pisiformis, T. taeniformis), Dipylidium caninum (adult and immature forms).

Dose to be administered and administration route

Oral use.

To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.

The recommended dose rates are: 15mg/kg bodyweight febantel, 5 mg/kg pyrantel (equivalent to 14.4 mg/kg pyrantel embonate) and 5 mg/kg praziquantel in a single dose. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight.

The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation is needed before or after treatment.

The advice of a veterinarian should be sought regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat administration.

Adverse reactions

Dogs:

Very rare

(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports):

Digestive tract disorders (diarrhoea, emesis)

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.