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MILBEMAX is a broad spectrum wormer indicated in
the dog for the treatment of mixed infections by the adult cestodes and
nematodes of the following species:
- Cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp.,
Echinococcus spp., Mesocestoides spp.
- Nematodes: Toxocara canis, Toxascaris
leonina, Ancylostoma caninum, Trichuris vulpis.
- Crenosoma vulpis
(reduction of the level of infection),
- Angiostrongylus vasorum (reduction
of the level of infection; see specific treatment schedule under dosage and
administration).
Milbemax can also be used in the prevention of
heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis), if concomitant treatment against
cestodes is indicated. In this case the product should be administered
monthly.
Dosage and
administration
Minimum recommended dose rate: 0.5 mg milbemycin
oxime and 5 mg praziquantel per kg are given orally as a single
dose.
The product should be administered with or after some
food.
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Depending on the bodyweight of the dog, the practical dosing is as
follows: |
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Weight |
MILBEMAX tablets for small dogs and
puppies |
MILBEMAX
tablets for dogs |
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0.5 – 1 kg |
½ tablet |
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> 1 - 5 kg |
1 tablet |
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>5 – 10 kg |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
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>10 – 25 kg |
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1 tablet |
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> 25 – 50 kg |
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2 tablets |
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> 50 – 75 kg |
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3 tablets |
In cases where heartworm disease prevention is used
and at the same time treatment against tapeworm is required, MILBEMAX can
replace the monovalent product for the prevention of heartworm
disease.
For Angiostrongylus vasorum infection,
milbemycin oxime should be given four times at weekly intervals. It is
recommended, where concomitant treatment against cestodes is indicated, to treat
once with MILBEMAX and continue with the monovalent product containing
milbemycin oxime alone, for the remaining three weekly
treatments.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not use the ‘tablets for Small dogs and Puppies’ in
dogs of less than 2 weeks of age and/or weighing less than
0.5 kg
Do not use the ‘tablets for Dogs’ in dogs weighing less than
5 kg.
Studies with milbemycin oxime indicate that the margin
of safety in certain dogs of Collie or related breeds is less than in other
breeds. In these dogs, the recommended dose should be strictly
observed.
The tolerance of MILBEMAX in young puppies from these breeds
has not been investigated.
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