Johnson's Easy Tapewormer for Dogs

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:

Tablet

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Dogs

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 Dogs.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION:
Active ingredient: Dichlorophen 500mg per tablet.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM:
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:
Dogs over 6 months of age.
5.2
Indications for Use:
Treatment for Tapeworms (Taenia and Dipylidium but not Echinococcus)
in dogs over six
months of age.
5.3
Contra-Indications:
Do not use on dogs under 6 months of age.
Do not use on puppies under 6 months of age.
Do not use on pregnant or nursing bitches.
5.4
Undesirable effects:
None.
5.5
Special Precautions for Use:
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not administer more than 6 tablets as single dose in large dogs -
remainder of dose should
be administered after 3 hours if no vomiting has occurred.
Do not repeat treatment if vomiting occurs shortly after dosing.
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5.6
Use during pregnancy and lactation:
Do not use on pregnant or n