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NFA-VPS Over the Counter Companion Animal

Milaxyn 230/20 mg Flavoured Film-Coated Tablets for Cats

Active ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

C&H Generics Ltd

VMD MA No.

40162/5000

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...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Milaxyn 230/20 mg Flavoured Film-Coated Tablets for Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of mixed infections caused by the following gastrointestinal
roundworms and tapeworms:
Roundworms: Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina,
Tapeworms: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis, Echinococcus
multilocularis.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Do not use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.

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Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
Target species: Cats
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000
animals treated,
including isolated
reports):
Mild and transient digestive tract disorders such as
hypersalivation and/or vomiting and mild and
transient neurological disorders such as ataxia
may occur.

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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 the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section
of the package leaflet for respective contact details.
Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm –
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.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets
directly to the cat, or by adding them to the cat’s food, should wash their
hands afterwards.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical adviceimmediately and
show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
ii) 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.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions
Not applicable.

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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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