Milbemax cat S | 4 mg/10 mg | 2 tablets

Milbemax worming tablets are suitable for cats for the prevention of heartworm disease and for the treatment of infections caused by roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Milbemax tablets should be administered orally simultaneously with or after feeding. Experts recommend to deworm your cat at least 4 times a year, so every 3 months. Milbemax tablets S are suitable for small cats and kittens weighing between 0.5 and 2 kg.

Leaflet Milbemax tablets for small cats and kitten

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 in cats of less than 6 weeks of age and/or weighing less than 0.5 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.