Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for dogs

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(praziquantel tablets) for dogs

Company: Bayer Animal Health

Company: Bayer Animal Health

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Consult your veterinarian before administering the tablets to weak or debilitated animals.

Each tablet contains 34 mg praziquantel.

Description

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) are sized for easy oral administration to either adult dogs or puppies. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed.

USES: Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) will remove the common tapeworms, Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis, from dogs and puppies.

Dosage and Administration

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with the food. Administer to dogs and puppies* only as follows:

5 lbs. and under

1/2 tablet

6-10 lbs.

1 tablet

11-15 lbs.

1 1/2 tablets

16-30 lbs.

2 tablets

31-45 lbs.

3 tablets

46-60 lbs.

4 tablets

Over 60 lbs.

5 tablets maximum

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with the food. Administer to dogs and puppies* only as follows:

*Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

RETREATMENT: Steps should be taken to control fleas and rodents on the premises in order to prevent reinfection; otherwise, retreatment will be necessary. This is especially true in cases of tapeworms transmitted by fleas (Dipylidium caninum) where reinfection is almost certain to occur if fleas are not removed from the animal and its environment. If reinfection occurs, tapeworm segments may be observed within one month of the initial treatment.

Side Effects

Isolated incident of either salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite or listlessness have been reported following treatment, but were considered non-significant. If these signs are observed and they persist, consult your veterinarian.

Isolated incident of either salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite or listlessness have been reported following treatment, but were considered non-significant. If these signs are observed and they persist, consult your veterinarian.

Questions? For questions or to report a suspected side effect, call Bayer at 1-855-886-7971.

Warning

Keep out of the reach of children. Not for human use.

How Supplied

Bottle of 5 scored tablets. Each scored tablet contains 34 mg praziquantel.

Keep out of the reach of children. Not for human use.Bottle of 5 scored tablets. Each scored tablet contains 34 mg praziquantel.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store at less than or equal to 25°C (77°F).

Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201 U.S.A.

NADA 111-798, Approved by FDA

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Made in Germany

March, 2017

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