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Prazifen®

Treatment for roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm infestation in dogs and cats

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY 

 †Benzimidazoles + isoquinolines ② +⑦ꝉ

 

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Store at room temperature below 25 °C

 

COMPOSITION:

Each tablet contains:  Praziquantel 50 mg and Fenbendazole 500 mg

 

WARNINGS:

  • Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

 

PRECAUTIONS:

In cases of overdosage, reactions of discomfort, vomiting and diarrhoea may occur. If these symptoms are observed, consult your veterina-rian. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

 

EFFICACY:

For the treatment of mixed infections with roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm caused by:

Roundworms:  Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina

Hookworms:  Ancylostoma caninum

Whipworm:  Trichuris vulpis

Tapeworms:  Echinococcus spp., Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp.

 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Use only as directed

Tablets to be administered orally.

The recommended dosage is 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass, i.e. one tablet per 10 kg body mass.

To ease administration, tablets can be mixed with a small portion of food. Dietary measures or fasting are not necessary. To ease dispensing to clients, the tablets are scored; give a quarter of tablet per 2,5 kg body mass.

 

PRESENTATION: Blister pack of 12 tablets. Cartons containing 96 tablets.

 

REGISTRATION NUMBERS:

South Africa Reg. No: Reg. No. G2602 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V02/18.1.8/20 NS0