Armitage Worm Away 100mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Nitroscanate
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
VMD MA No.
08749/4074
What it's used for
Treatment of the following cestodes (tapeworms) and intestinal nematodes (roundworms): Nematodes: AscaridsToxocara canis (adult parasite stage), Hookworms:...
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Armitage Worm Away 100mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
(roundworms):
Nematodes:
AscaridsToxocara canis (adult parasite stage),
Hookworms: Ancylostoma caninum (adult parasite stage)
Cestodes
TaeniaT. hydatigena, T. pisiformis, T. ovis) (adult and immature
parasite stages) and Dipylidium caninum (adult parasite stage).
equivalent to 1 x 100 mg tablet per 2 kg (4.4 lb) bodyweight.
The product should be administered together with about one-fifth of the daily
food ration in the morning when the dog’s stomach is empty. The remaining
food ration should be administered in the evening. The tablets should be
given whole.
Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any
of the excipients.
Do not use in dogs weighing less than 2 kg.
Unlimited Renewal: September 2023
AN: 01808/2023
blood in vomit or diarrhoea) have been reported. Do not repeat treatment if
vomiting occurs shortly after dosing. Treat symptomatically.
Neurological disorders (convulsions/epileptic seizures, ataxia, muscle tremors
and collapse) may occur in very rare cases.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse
reactions)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated
reports).
transmitted by a flea and has a very short pre-patent period, it is important to
pay attention to flea control to reduce the incidence of tapeworm in the animal.
The advice of a veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person
(SQP) should be sought regarding the need for and frequency of repeat
treatment.
i. Special precautions for use in animals
The product should not be administered to puppies less than 6 months old,
owing to the need to restrict food intake at the time of administration. See also
section 4.9.
If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs treatment should be discontinued.
Ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
Tablets are film-coated and should not be broken or divided to avoid skin and
eye irritation.
This product may cause hypersensitivity (allergy). Avoid contact with this
product if you know you are sensitised.
Accidental ingestion may cause gastro-intestinal disturbances. If symptoms
persist, seek medical advice and show the package leaflet or the label to the
physician.
Wash hands after use.
Do not store above 25°C
Keep blister strip in outer carton
5.
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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