Milbemax vet. (4 - 8 kg)
ATC code
Species
Cats.
Indications
In cats: treatment of mixed infections by immature and adult cestodes and nematodes of the following species:
- Cestodes:
Dipylidium caninum
Taenia spp.
Echinococcus multilocularis
- Nematodes:
Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Toxocara cati
Prevention of heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) if concomitant treatment against cestodes is indicated.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Minimum recommended dose rate: 2 mg of milbemycin oxime and 5 mg of praziquantel per kg are given orally as a single dose. The product should be administered with or after some food. Doing so ensures optimum protection against heartworm disease.
Depending on the bodyweight of the cat, the practical dosing is as follows:
|
Weight |
Tablets |
|
2 - 4 kg |
½ tablet |
|
> 4 - 8 kg |
1 tablet |
|
> 8 - 12 kg |
1½ tablets |
MILBEMAX can be inserted into a programme for prevention of heartworm disease if at the same time treatment against tapeworms is indicated. MILBEMAX has a duration of heartworm prevention of one month. For regular prevention of heartworm disease the use of a monosubstance is preferred.
Adverse reactions
In very rare occasions, especially in young cats, hypersensitivity reactions, systemic signs (such as lethargy), neurological signs (such as ataxia and muscle tremors) and/or gastrointestinal signs (such as emesis and diarrhoea) have been observed after administration of the veterinary medicinal product.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
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| Art. Nr. | 00879/5026 |
| EAN | 5037694024048 |
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Milbemax vet. (4 - 8 kg)
