Virbantel Dewormer Chewable Tablets For Small Dogs & Puppies
(pyrantel pamoate / praziquantel)
Virbac Virbantel Dewormer Chewable Tablets For Dogs is for the treatment and control of: Roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina); Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala); Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis)
Virbantel Flavored Chewables are safe for use in puppies 12 weeks or older and adult dogs. Safety in breeding dogs and pregnant bitches has not been tested.
Virbantel For Small Dogs and Puppies is a dewormer for breeds 6 to 25 pounds.
Directions:
Each flavored chewable contains 30 mg of pyrantel pamoate and 30 mg of praziquantel. The dose for each drug is 2.27 mg per pound of body weight (5 mg/kg). Please refer to the following dosing table for help finding the right dose for your dog.
Virbantel Flavored Chewables Dosing Table
Dog Weight | Number of Chewables |
6 to 12 lbs | 1 |
12.1 to 25 lbs | 2 |
More than 25 lbs | Use 114 mg size |
You should weigh your dog to make sure you are giving the right dose.
Virbantel Flavored Chewables are palatable if offered by hand. If your dog does not voluntarily eat the chewable, you can hide the chewable in a small amount of food or place it in the back of the dog's mouth for forced swallowing.
Make sure that the dog eats the complete dose.
Watch your dog for a few minutes after dosing to make sure the chewable is not rejected.
Recommended Deworming Schedule:
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Deworming schedules may vary depending on the climate where you live and the activity of your dog.
Re-treatment: Re-treatment of your dog may be necessary as determined by laboratory fecal examination and/or if your dog is living where re-infections are likely to occur. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis and prevention of re-infection. In case of re-infection with tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum), consult your veterinarian for advice on how to remove fleas from the dog and the environment.
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
Do not deworm a dog or puppy that is sick. Consult a veterinarian for diagnosis of the illness.
Adverse Reactions:
Vomiting, loose stools (with or without blood) and decreased activity following treatment. If you notice these signs, contact a veterinarian.
Package contents: bottle of 50 flavored chewables or offered as single tablet(s).
Virbac Animal Health
Store at controlled room temperature of 59-86°F (15-30°C).