Cazitel Plus (10 kg)
ATC code
Species
Dogs.
Indications
Treatment of mixed infections by nematodes and cestodes of the following species
Nematodes:
Ascarids: Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina (adult and late immature forms).
Hookworms: Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum (adults).
Whipworms: Trichuris vulpis (adults).
Cestodes:
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. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg (22 lbs) bodyweight.
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation is needed before or after treatment.
Underdosing could result in ineffective use and may favour resistance development.
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 | Digestive tract disorders (diarrhoea, emesis) | |
animals treated, isolated reports): | including | |
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 also the last section of the package leaflet for respective contact details.