Description
Milbemax Dog Tablets are for the treatment and control of roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense) and tapeworm infections (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia sp. and Echinococcus granulosus) plus prevention of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) in dogs and puppies over 2 weeks of age.
Dosage and Administration: Milbemax tablets should be given by mouth. Small dogs (0.5 to 5 kg): 0.5 to 1 kg- 1/2 Small Dog tablet. 1 to 5 kg – 1 Small Dog tablet. Dogs 5 to 50 kg: 5 to 25 kg – 1 tablet for Dogs. 25 to 50 kg – 2 tablets for Dogs. Dogs > 50 kg. Give a combination of tablets according to dog’s weight.
Control of gastrointestinal worms – Milbemax Tablets for Dogs should only be given to dogs over 5 kg. For puppies use Milbemax Tablets for Small Dogs. Treat puppies at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age, then every three months. Lactating bitches should be treated at the same time as their puppies. Adult dogs should be treated every three months.
Heartworm prevention – Milbemax Tablets must be administered every month, preferably on the same date each month. If the interval between tablets is longer than a month by less than seven days, Milbemax Tablets should be administered immediately and the monthly dosing schedule resumed. If the interval between tablets is longer than a month by more than than seven days, a veterinarian should be consulted before recommencing Milbemax Tablets dosing schedule.
