Johnson's Easy Tapewormer for Cats

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Dichlorophen

Available from:

Johnson's Veterinary Products Ltd

ATC code:

QP52AG01

INN (International Name):

Dichlorophen

Pharmaceutical form:

Film-coated tablet

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cats

Therapeutic area:

Anthelmintic anticestodal

Authorization status:

Suspended

Authorization date:

1994-12-08

Summary of Product characteristics

JOHNSON'S VETERINARY PRODUCTS LTD
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT:
Johnson's Easy Tape-Wormer for Cats.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION:
Active ingredient Dichlorophen 250mg per tablet.
Also contains Quinoline yellow (E104), Sunset yellow (E110) and
Titanium dioxide (E171).
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM:
Film coated tablet.
4.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
Dichlorophen is an anthelmintic used in the treatment of infection by
tapeworms in dogs and
cats. It is given orally in tablet form for the treatment of Taeniasis
and Dipylidiasis infections,
and the recommended dose for dogs is up to 300mg per kilogram
bodyweight and for cats is
between 100 – 200mg per kilogram bodyweight.
The
mode
of
action
is
believed
to
act
like
salicylanilides
by
interfering
with
oxydative
phosphorylation. Affected tapeworms are dislodged and disintegrate
during their passage along
the alimentary tract so they are not easily recognisable when passed
6-8 hours after dosing.
Occasional vomiting and diarrhoea may occur at above the normal
recommended dose. There
are no additional signs of toxicity at doses up to 1000mg per kg
bodyweight, but at doses higher
than these, nervous tremors, dullness, depression and diarrhoea can
occur. Loss of weight and
appetite may also occur. The minimum lethal dose is between 2000 and
3900mg per kg
bodyweight.
ATC Vet Code QP52AG01.
5.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS:
5.1
Target Species:
Cats over 6 months of age.
5.2
Indications for Use:
For the control of Tapeworms (Taenia and Dipylidium but not
Echinococcus) in cats and
kittens over six months of age.
5.3
Contra-Indications:
Do not use on cats under 6 months of age.
Do not use on kittens under 6 months of age.
Do not use on pregnant or nursing queens.
5.4
Undesirable effects:
If animal is particularly sensitive, the following short term effects
may occur after giving
these tablets – occasional sickness or vomiting, and slight
transient loss of co-
ordination, including weakness of limbs and unsteadiness, in which
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