Human Warning:
Keep this and all medication out of reach of children. To obtain product information, including a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), call 1-800-338-3659.
301796 - 03
Virbantel®
Flavored
Chewables
Package contents: bottle of 50 flavored chewables
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each chewable): pyrantel pamoate (30 mg) and praziquantel (30 mg)
Uses:
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)
Human Warning:
Human Warning:
Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
To obtain product information, including a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), 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.
• 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.
You May Notice:
Vomiting, loose stools (with or without blood) and decreased activity following treatment. If you notice these signs, contact a veterinarian.
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
|
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.
Manufactured by:
Virbac AH, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX 76137
