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NFA-VPS Over the Counter Companion Animal

Anthelmin Plus Flavour Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredients: Febantel, Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto

VMD MA No.

01656/4015

What it's used for

* Very rare (

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Anthelmin Plus Flavour Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

*
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Dosage
The recommended dose rates are: 15 mg/kg bodyweight febantel, 14.4 mg/kg pyrantel
and 5 mg/kg praziquantel. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight. Tablets may
be halved/quartered to allow accuracy of dosing.
Administration and Duration of Treatment
The tablet(s) can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No restriction of
access to food is required either before or after administration of the veterinary medicinal
product.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
Puppies may be wormed with this veterinary medicinal product from 2 weeks of age and
every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age. Thereafter they should be treated at 3 monthly
intervals until 6 months of age.
For the control of , nursing bitches should be dosed 2 weeks after giving birth
and every 2 weeks until weaning.
For adult dogs, a single dose should be used. The advice of a veterinarian should be
sought regarding the need for and frequency of repeat treatment.
In the event of a heavy roundworm infestation, a repeat dose should be given after 14
days.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Do not exceed the stated dosage when treating pregnant bitches.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients. Do not use in dogs younger than 2 weeks of age and/or weighing
less than 2 kg.
Dogs:
*Transient.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
AN: 02242/2025 & 02245/2025
Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm –
caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to re-occur unless control of intermediate hosts
such as fleas, mice etc. is undertaken.
Parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Any part-used tablets should be discarded.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablet directly to a dog or by
adding it to the dog's food, should wash their hands afterwards.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package
leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Do not combine with piperazine as the anthelmintic effects of pyrantel and piperazine
(used in many worming products for dogs) may be antagonized.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Not applicable.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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