Milbemax cat

Milbemax is a worming medication for cats suitable for the prevention of heartworm and for the treatment of infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

Active ingredients

Milbemax tablets contain the active ingredients Milbemycin oxime and Praziquantel. Milbemycin oxime works to prevent heartworms and is effective against roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Praziquantel is effective against tapeworms, including the fox tapeworm.

Administration

Milbemax tablets should only be administered orally, simultaneously with or after food. Experts recommend worming your cat at least 4 times a year, so every 3 months.

Dosage

Depending on the cat's body weight, the practical dosage is as follows:

Experts recommend worming your cat at least 4 times a year, so every 3 months. Milbemax tablets should only be administered orally, simultaneously with or after food. Milbemax tablets S for small cats and kittens can be administered to cats older than 6 weeks and/or weighing between 0.5 and 2 kg. Milbemax tablets M for cats are suitable for cats weighing between 2 and 8 kg.

How often should you worm a cat?

The ESCCAP (European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites) recommends deworming adult cats an average of 4 times a year. Kitten deworming at 3, 5 and 7 weeks of age, then every month until they are six months old.

Leaflet

For more information, read the Milbemax leaflet.

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Leaflet Milbemax tablets for small cats and kitten/Milbemax tablets for cats

USES
Milbemax is abroad spectrum wormer. It is indicated in the cat for the treatment of mixed infections by immature and adult cestodes andnematodes of the following species:

• Cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp., Echinococcus multilocularis
• Nematodes: Toxocara cati, Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Prevention of heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) if concomitant treatment against cestodes is indicated.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not use “Milbemax tablets for small cats and kitten” in cats of less than 6 weeks of age and/or weighing less than 0.5 kg.
Do not use “Milbemax tablets for cats” in cats weighing less than 2 kg.

Pregnancy and lactation
Milbemax can be used in breeding cats including pregnant and lactating queens.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Milbemax is given by oral administration with or after  some food. Doing so ensures  optimum protection against heartworm disease.

Depending on the bodyweight of the cat, the practical dosing is as follows:

Milbemax can be inserted into a programme for prevention of heartworm disease if at the same time treatment against tapeworms is indicated. Milbemax has a duration of heartworm prevention of one month. For regular prevention of heartworm disease the use of a monosubstance is preferred.

The product can be toxic to fish and aquatic organisms and should not come into water courses.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. In case of Echinococcosis, specific guidelines on the treatment and follow up and on the safeguard of persons have to be followed. Experts or institutes of parasitology should be consulted. No studies have been performed with severely debilitated cats or individuals with seriously compromised kidney or liver function. The product is not recommended for such animals or only according to a  benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinary surgeon.
In case of overdosing, trembling can occur in some cats. The symptoms will disappear spontaneously within a day. No antidote is known.
Wash hands after use.
In the event of accidental ingestion of the tablets, particularly by a child, seek medical advice and show the doctor the pack and/or the leaflet.

Storage precautions
Do not store above 30°C.
Keep blister in the outer carton to protect from light. In-use shelf life for half tablets is 6 months.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.