Leaflet 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 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:
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Dosage
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| Body weight of the cat |
Optimal dosage
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| Adult cat >2-4 kg |
0.5 tablet - cat M |
| Adult cat >4-8 kg |
1 tablet - cat M |
| Adult cat > 8-12 kg |
1.5 tablets - cat M |
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.
My cat Onyx was infested with intestinal worms, I gave him a tablet directly to the back of his tongue and he swallowed it without any problem.
My cat has been cleared of its intestinal worms, otherwise I treat him preventively every 3 months.
Very satisfied
I have been using the product for years, it seems to do what it is supposed to do and most importantly, it does not cause any discomfort to the cats. However, the cats need to be cleverly “persuaded” to take it, as it is obviously not as tasty as advertised.
Good product
We give a tablet every 4 months. Since our cats eat a lot of mice and other animals (insects). It could be better in terms of taste. They always spit them out again. Even in helper treats, they taste the tablets immediately. Unfortunately. But they do work well. We first received them from the vet.
Perfecte
Correct quality-price ratio
Super wormer. Just give it to them directly in the mouth.
Super vermifuge. The tablet has a shape and size that makes it easy to take directly in the mouth. For my wild ones, unfortunately, there’s no question of putting it in food as they all refuse it.