Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
IVERMECTIN (UNII: 8883YP2R6D) (IVERMECTIN - UNII:8883YP2R6D), PYRANTEL PAMOATE (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (PYRANTEL - UNII:4QIH0N49E7)
Virbac AH, Inc
oral
PRESCRIPTION
INDICATIONS: For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis ) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina ) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense ).
HOW SUPPLIED: IVERHART PLUS Flavored Chewables are available in three dosage strengths (See DOSAGE section) for dogs of different weights. Each strength comes in a box of 6 tablets, packed 10 boxes per display box. ANADA 200-302, Approved by FDA. Manufactured by: Virbac AH, Inc. Fort Worth, TX 76137, USA For technical assistance or to report adverse drug reactions, please call 1-800-338-3659.
Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application
IVERHART PLUS- IVERMECTIN/PYRANTEL TABLET, CHEWABLE VIRBAC AH, INC ---------- IVERHART PLUS SEE YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR MORE _IVERHART_ PLUS® CHEWABLE TABLETS _IVERHART_ PLUS® (ivermectin/pyrantel) FLAVORED CHEWABLES CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. INDICATIONS: For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (_Dirofilaria immitis_) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (_Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina_) and hookworms (_Ancylostoma caninum,_ _Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense_). DOSAGE: _IVERHART_ PLUS® (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of 6 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb) and 5 mg of pyrantel (as pamoate salt) per kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight. The recommended dosing schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease and for the treatment and control of ascarids and hookworms is as follows: Dog Weight Flavored Chewable Per Month Ivermectin Content Pyrantel Content Up to 25 lbs 1 68 mcg 57 mcg 26 to 50 lbs 1 136 mcg 114 mcg 51 to 100 lbs 1 272 mcg 227 mcg _IVERHART_ PLUS Flavored Chewables are recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older. For dogs over 100 lbs use the appropriate combination of these flavored chewables. ADMINISTRATION: Remove only one flavored chewable at a time from the foil-backed blister card. Because most dogs find _IVERHART_ PLUS Flavored Chewables palatable, the product can be offered to the dog by hand. Alternatively, it may be added intact to a small amount of dog food or placed in the back of the dog's mouth for forced swallowing. Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed for a few minutes after administration to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or rejected. If it is suspected that any of the dose has been lost, redosing is Read the complete document