Mektix Chewable 16 mg/40 mg Film-coated Tablets for Cats Weighing at Least 2 kg

It is recommended to treat all the animals living in the same household
concomitantly.
In order to develop an effective worm control programme local epidemiological
information and the risk of exposure of the cat should be taken into account,
and it is recommended to seek professional (e. g. veterinary) advice.
When D. caninum infection is present, concomitant treatment against
intermediate hosts, such as fleas and lice, should be considered to prevent re-
infection.
Parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.

Special precautions for use in animals
No studies have been performed with severely debilitated cats or individuals
with seriously compromised kidney or liver function. The veterinary medicinal
product is not recommended for such animals or only according to a benefit/risk
assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Ensure cats and kittens weighing between 0.5 kg and ≤2 kg receive the
appropriate tablet strength (4 mg milbemycin oxime/10 mg praziquantel) and
the appropriate dose (1/2 or 1 tablet) for the corresponding weight band (1/2
tablet for cats weighing 0.5 to 1 kg; 1 tablet for cats weighing >1 to 2 kg).
As the tablets are flavoured, they should be stored in a safe place out of the
reach of animals.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Accidental ingestion of a tablet by a child may be harmful. In order to prevent
children from accessing the veterinary medicinal product, tablets should be
administered and stored out of sight and reach of children.
Part tablets should be returned to the open blister pocket and inserted into the
outer carton.
In case of accidental ingestion of one or more tablets, seek medical advice
immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.

Revised: August 2023
AN: 02700/2022
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
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 (e. g. experts or
institutes of parasitology).