Itch Wormer for Cats & Kittens 230/20mg Flavoured Tablets
Active ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
VMD MA No.
08749/4068
What it's used for
For the treatment of mixed infections caused by the following gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms: Roundworms: Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Tap...
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Itch Wormer for Cats & Kittens 230/20mg Flavoured Tablets — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
roundworms and tapeworms:
Roundworms: Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina,
Tapeworms: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis, Echinococcus
multilocularis.
as accurately as possible.
Dosage
The recommended dose is: 20 mg/kg pyrantel (57.5 mg/kg pyrantel embonate)
and 5 mg/kg praziquantel. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 4 kg bodyweight.
Body weighttablets1.0 - 2.0 kg½ Greater than 2.0 up to 4.0 kg1Greater than 4.0 up to 6.0 kg1 ½ Greater than 6.0 kg2
Administration and duration of treatment
Single oral administration.
The tablet should be given directly to the cat, but if necessary can be disguised
in food.
In roundworm infestation, especially in kittens, complete elimination cannot be
expected, so a risk of infection for humans can persist. Repeat treatments
should, therefore, be carried out with a suitable roundworm product at 14 day
intervals until 2-3 weeks after weaning.
If signs of disease persist or appear, consult a veterinary surgeon.
the action of pyrantel embonate contained in the product.
Other worming products may contain piperazine.
Do not use simultaneously with other deworming products without veterinary
advice.
Do not use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substances or
to any of the excipients.
Do not use during pregnancy.
Revised: May 2024
AN: 02679/2023
and/or vomiting and mild and short-lived disorders of the nervous system such
as loss of balance may be reported very rarely in spontaneous reports.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse
reaction(s))
- 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).
Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to reoccur unless control
of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice, etc. is undertaken.
Parasitic resistance to a certain class of anthelmintics can occur after frequent
and repeated use of an anthelmintic from this class.
Special precautions for use in animals
Not intended for use in cats weighing less than 1 kg bodyweight.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
This veterinary medicinal product may be harmful when ingested, particularly
for children.
Avoid accidental ingestion.
Any unused part tablets should be returned to the open blister, inserted back
into the outer packaging, and always be used at the next administration. The
product should be stored in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children.
In the case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show
the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after administering the veterinary medicinal product.
Other precautions
Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. As echinococcosis is a
notifiable disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), specific
guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the safeguard of persons,
need to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.
storage restrictions.
Unused halved tablets should be discarded.
Do not remove tablets from strip packaging until required for use.
Keep blister in outer carton.
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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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