Virbac Milpro Flim-Coated Oral Tablets
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Virbac Milpro Film-Coated Oral Broad-Spectrum Dewormer Tablets for Dogs – Milbemycin Oxime & Praziquantel Meat-Flavoured Wormer for Dogs 5 kg & Above | 2 x 2 Tablets
Virbac Milpro Film-Coated Oral Tablets for Dogs are a broad-spectrum dewormer containing Milbemycin Oxime 12.5 mg and Praziquantel 125 mg per tablet, for dogs weighing 5 kg and above. Milpro is indicated for treating common intestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. It is also indicated for preventing heartworm disease when used as directed by a veterinarian. The tablets have a meat-flavoured film coating that makes them easier to give and limits direct handling of the active ingredients.
Key Features
- Broad-Spectrum Wormer: Indicated for roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms, including flea tapeworm, Taenia species and Echinococcus
- Heartworm Prevention: Helps prevent heartworm disease when given monthly as directed by a veterinarian
- Dual Active Ingredients: Milbemycin oxime and praziquantel in a single oral dose
- Meat-Flavoured Film Coating: Palatable coating that makes the tablet easier to give and minimises direct contact with the active ingredients
- Weight-Based Dosing: One tablet covers dogs from 5 to 25 kg
- Single Oral Dose: Each treatment is given as a single dose
Composition
| Each film-coated tablet contains | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milbemycin Oxime EP | 12.5 mg |
| Praziquantel IP | 125 mg |
| Excipients | q.s. |
Dosage
- For oral use only
- Minimum recommended dose: 0.5 mg milbemycin oxime and 5 mg praziquantel per kg of body weight, given as a single oral dose
- Depending on the dog's body weight, the practical dosing is as follows:
| Body Weight | Number of Tablets |
|---|---|
| 5–25 kg | 1 Tablet |
| >25–50 kg | 2 Tablets |
| >50–75 kg | 3 Tablets |
How to Use
- Weigh your dog accurately before dosing so the correct number of tablets is given
- Give the tablet with or after a small amount of food
- Dosing frequency for deworming and heartworm prevention should be set by your veterinarian based on your dog's age, lifestyle and parasite risk
- For dogs over 75 kg, consult your veterinarian for the correct dose
Suitable For
- Dogs weighing 5 kg and above
- Routine deworming as advised by your veterinarian
- Heartworm prevention programmes under veterinary supervision
Product Details
- Product Name: Milpro Film-Coated Oral Tablets for Dogs
- Brand: Virbac
- Generic Name: Milbemycin Oxime 12.5 mg and Praziquantel 125 mg Tablets for Dogs
- Dosage Form: Film-coated oral tablets
- Pack Size: 2 x 2 Tablets (4 Tablets)
- Species: Dogs (5 kg and above)
- Prescription Status: Schedule H prescription drug
Warnings & Precautions
- This is a prescription medication. Use only as directed by a licensed veterinarian.
- Consult your veterinarian before use
- Do not use in dogs weighing less than 5 kg; a separate lower-strength Milpro tablet is available for small dogs and puppies
- Do not use in dogs with known hypersensitivity to milbemycin oxime, praziquantel or any of the excipients
- Collies, Shelties, Australian Shepherds and related breeds may be more sensitive to milbemycin; the recommended dose must be strictly followed in these breeds
- In areas where heartworm is present, your veterinarian may test for existing heartworm infection before starting treatment, as dogs with circulating microfilariae may experience reactions
- Inform your veterinarian about all other medicines your dog is receiving, particularly other antiparasitic products; caution is advised when used with other macrocyclic lactones
- Consult your veterinarian before use in pregnant or lactating bitches, or in sick or debilitated dogs
- Possible side effects include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, loss of appetite, unsteadiness or muscle tremors. Contact your veterinarian if any of these occur.
- Milpro for dogs is not interchangeable with Milpro for cats; do not give this product to cats
- Not for human use. Wash hands after handling tablets.
Storage: Store below 30°C. Keep the blister in the outer carton. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Not to be sold loose
Note: This product is a veterinary prescription medicine. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for diagnosis, dosage, and treatment frequency suited to your dog, and read the package leaflet before use.
