Ridaworm Plus Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredients: Febantel, Praziquantel, Pyrantel
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
C&H Generics Ltd
VMD MA No.
40162/4014
What it's used for
For the treatment of mixed infections with the following gastrointestinal tapeworms and roundworms in dogs and puppies Roundworms (nematodes): Ascarids: ,...
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Ridaworm Plus Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
and roundworms in dogs and puppies
Roundworms (nematodes):
Ascarids: , Toxascaris leonina (adult and late immature forms).
Hookworms: Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum (adults).
Whipworms: (adults).
Tapeworms (cestodes): species,
multilocularis), Taenia species
Dipylidium caninum (adult and immature forms).
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined
as accurately as possible.
The recommended dose rates are: 15mg/kg bodyweight febantel, 5 mg/kg
pyrantel (equivalent to 14.4 mg/kg pyrantel embonate) and 5 mg/kg praziquantel.
This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg (22 lbs) bodyweight.
It is important to follow the treatment recommendations as presented here. Do
not deviate from the recommendations without the advice of your veterinary
surgeon.
Puppies and Small
Dogs:
3-5 kg bodyweight ½ tabletGreater than 5 up to 10
kg bodyweight
1 tabletMedium Dogs:Greater than 10 up to 15
kg bodyweight
1 ½ tabletsGreater than 15 up to 20
kg bodyweight
2 tabletsGreater than 20 up to 25
kg bodyweight
2 ½ tabletsGreater than 25 up to 30
kg bodyweight
3 tabletsLarge Dogs:Greater than 30 up to 35
kg bodyweight
3 ½ tabletsGreater than 35 up to 40
kg bodyweight
4 tablets
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation
is needed before or after treatment.
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Not for use in dogs weighing less than 3 kg.
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
every two weeks until weaning.
For routine worm control adult dogs should be treated every 3 months.
For routine treatment a single dose is recommended.
In case of suspected heavy roundworm infestation, please contact your
veterinary surgeon for diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
the action of pyrantel embonate contained in this product. Other worming products
may contain piperazine.
Do not use simultaneously with other deworming products without veterinary
advice.
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AN: 00982/2019Page 2 of 7
Do not use in animals with a known sensitivity to the active ingredients or to any
of the excipients.
vomiting and /or diarrhoea may occur. In individual cases these signs can be
accompanied by nonspecific signs such as lethargy, anorexia or hyperactivity.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s)
during the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports)
Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to reoccur unless control
of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice, etc. is undertaken.
Tapeworm infestation is unlikely in pups less than 6 weeks of age.
Parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
i) Special precautions for use in animals
Do not exceed the stated dose, especially when treating pregnant bitches.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice and show the package
leaflet to the physician.
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to the
dog, or by adding them to the dog’s food, should wash their hands afterwards.
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.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity.
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C. Keep immediate packaging in outer carton.
Discard any unused half tablets immediately.
Do not remove tablets from immediate packaging until required for use.
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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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