Milprazon Chewable 16 mg/40 mg Film-coated Tablets for Cats Weighing at Least 2 kg
Active ingredients: Milbemycin Oxime (A3 and A4), Praziquantel
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto
VMD MA No.
01656/5080
What it's used for
Treatment of mixed infections by immature and adult cestodes and nematodes of the following species: - Cestodes: Dipylidium caninum Taenia Echinococcus mul...
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Milprazon Chewable 16 mg/40 mg Film-coated Tablets for Cats Weighing at Least 2 kg — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
following species:
- Cestodes:
Dipylidium caninum
Taenia
Echinococcus multilocularis
- Nematodes:
Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Toxocara cati
Revised: November 2024
AN: 02133/2023
Prevention of heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) if concomitant treatment against
cestodes is indicated.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible.
Revised: November 2024
AN: 02133/2023
Minimum recommended dose rate: 2 mg of milbemycin oxime and 5 mg of
praziquantel per kg are given orally as a single dose. The veterinary medicinal
product should be administered with or after some food. Doing so ensures optimum
protection against heartworm disease.
Depending on the bodyweight of the cat, the practical dosing is as follows:
Body weightFilm-coated tablets for
cats
2 - 4 kg½ tablet> 4 - 8 kg1 tablet> 8 - 12 kg1½ tablets
The veterinary medicinal product can be inserted into a programme for prevention of
heartworm disease if at the same time treatment against tapeworms is indicated. For
the prevention of heartworm disease: the veterinary medicinal product kills Dirofilaria
immitis larvae up to one month after their transmission by mosquitoes. For regular
prevention of heartworm disease the use of a monosubstance is preferred.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Hypersensitivity reaction;
Systemic disorders (e.g. lethargy)*;
Neurological disorders (e.g. ataxia and muscle
tremors)*;
Digestive tract disorders (e.g. emesis and
diarrhoea)*.
*Especially in young cats.
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 its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also section 16 of the
package leaflet for contact details.
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 the event 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.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Revised: November 2024
AN: 02133/2023
Other precautions
Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. As Echinococcosis is a notifiable
disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), 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).
lactone selamectin was administered during treatment with milbemycin oxime and
praziquantel at the recommended dose. In the absence of further studies, caution
should be taken in the case of concurrent use of the veterinary medicinal product and
other macrocyclic lactones. Also, no such studies have been performed with
reproducing animals.
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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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