Before use
Do not use:
- In kittens less than 6 weeks of age.
- In cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.
- During pregnancy.
- Simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Special warnings:
- Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm – Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to reoccur unless control of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice, etc. is undertaken.
- If there is a risk for re-infestation, the advice of a veterinarian should be sought regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat administration in cats. Local epidemiological information and the living conditions of the cat should be taken into account. It is also important to remove sources of possible re-infestation such as fleas and mice.
- Parasitic resistance to a certain class of anthelmintics can occur after frequent and repeated use of an anthelmintic from this class.
Precautions for use in cats: As the tablets are flavoured, they should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of animals. Animals in a poor condition or heavily infested, which can be manifested by symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, presence of parasites in faeces and vomit, poor hair condition, should be examined by a veterinarian prior to administration. For severely debilitated or heavily infested cats, use only according to a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Precautions for the person giving the tablets: In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to the cat, or by adding them to the cat's food, should wash their hands afterwards. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Other precautions: Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. As Echinococcosis is a notifiable disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), specific guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the safeguard of persons, need to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.
Pregnancy and lactation: Do not use during pregnancy. Can be used during lactation.
Interactions: Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Side effects and overdose
Side effects: If you notice any side effects, or think the medicine has not worked, contact your vet. Very rare (fewer than 1 animal in 10,000 treated, including isolated reports): digestive tract disorders (e.g. vomiting and/or hypersalivation); neurological disorders (e.g. ataxia and muscle tremors).
Overdose: After doses higher than 5 times the recommended dose, signs of intolerance such as vomiting have been observed.
Storage and disposal
- This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
- Unused half tablets must be discarded.
- Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal product should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
