Cestem Flavoured Tablets for Large Dogs

mg febantel/kg

bodyweight

,
mg

pyrantel

(as

embonate)/kg bodyweight

and
mg praziquantel/kg bodyweight. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 35 kg
bodyweight, in one administration.
Dosages are as follows:
Body weight (kg)Tablet quantity17.5½>17.5 – 351>35 – 52.51 ½>52.5 – 702
The smaller tablet size should be used to achieve accurate dosing in dogs
weighing less than 17.5 kg.
The tablets can be given to the dog with or without food. No starvation is needed
before or after treatment.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible.
The dosing program should be established by the veterinary surgeon.
As a general rule, puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age and every 2 weeks
until 12 weeks of age. Thereafter they should be treated at 3 month intervals. It is
advisable to treat the bitch at the same time as the puppies.
For the control of , nursing bitches should be dosed 2 weeks after
giving birth and every two weeks until weaning.
For routine worm control adult dogs should be treated every 3 months.
In case of confirmed single infestation by cestode or by nematode, a monovalent
product containing a cestocide or a nematocide alone should be preferred.
For routine treatment a single dose is recommended.
In the event of heavy roundworm infestation a repeat dose should be given after 14
days.
If an infestation caused by Echinococcus (E.granulosus) is detected in dogs, a
repetition of the treatment is recommended for safety purpose.