ZANTEL^® TABLETS

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

 

INDICATIONS: Controls Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms and Tapeworms in dogs and cats.

 

COMPOSITION:

• Praziquantel (isoqinoline) 50,0 mg/tablet
• Fenbendazole (benzimidazole) 500,0 mg/tablet

 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE - Use only as directed:
Zantel tablets are administered orally either directly or mixed with a portion of meat or sausage or mixed with the daily diet. Dietary measures or fasting are not necessary.

Routine Treatment of Adult Dogs
Zantel should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass (equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg):

Small dogs and puppies over 6 months of age:
0,5 to 2,5 kg bodymass 1⁄4 tablet
2,6 to 5 kg bodymass 1⁄2 tablet
6 to 10 kg bodymass 1 tablet

Medium sized dogs
11 to 15 kg bodymass 1  1⁄2 tablets
16 to 20 kg bodymass 2 tablets
21 to 25 kg bodymass 2 1⁄2 tablets
26 to 30 kg bodymass 3 tablets

Large dogs
31 to 35 kg bodymass 3 1⁄2 tablets
36 to 40 kg bodymass 4 tablets

Routine Treatment of Adult Cats
Zantel should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass (equivalent to 1⁄2 tablet per 5 kg):
0,5 to 2,5 kg bodymass 1⁄4 tablet
2,6 to 5 kg bodymass 1⁄2 tablet

For routine control adult dogs and cats should be treated once every 3 Months.

Weaned Puppies and Kittens under 6 months of age Zantel should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass (equivalent to 1⁄2 tablet per 5 kg). Treatment should be repeated on three consecutive days.

For the control of Toxocara, it is important to deworm young puppies regularly with Zantel at 2 weekly intervals from the age of 2 weeks and for pups less than 12 weeks of age. It is then recommended that Zantel be administered at intervals of 3 months.

Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time and as frequently as the puppies up to 12 weeks of age. Thereafter the adult deworming regime of once every 3 months is recommended.

Increased Dosing for Specific Infections
For the treatment of Clinical worm infestations in adult dogs administer Zantel at the dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass daily for two consecutive days (equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg for 2 days).

For the treatment of Clinical worm infestations in adult cats administer Zantel at the dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass daily for three consecutive days (equivalent to 1⁄2 tablet per 5 kg for 3 days).

 

EFFICACY:
Highly effective against ascarid (Toxocara canis, Toxoscaris leonina), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus spp, Taenia hydatigena). Effective against whipworm (Trichuris vulpis).

 

WARNINGS:

• Keep out of the 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:

• Do not exceed the stated dose when treating pregnant bitches and 
• Safe for use in lactating animals

 

REGISTRATION HOLDER:
Burke Animal Health (Pty) Ltd. Co (Reg. No. 1996/000721/07)
Unit 20, Sunclare Building 3rd Floor, 21 Dreyer Street ,Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
Tel. No.: +27 (0) 21 671 5806.
03/22 CI3217-16032018 LA21808

 

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Store in a cool dry place

 

REGISTRATION NUMBERS:

South Africa Reg. No. G3139 (Act 36/1947)