VetUK Cat Wormer Film Coated Tablets 80 mg Pyrantel and 20 mg Praziquantel
Active ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel, Pyrantel Embonate
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
C&H Generics Ltd
VMD MA No.
40162/4012
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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VetUK Cat Wormer Film Coated Tablets 80 mg Pyrantel and 20 mg Praziquantel — 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.
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 ascarid 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.
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.
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vomiting and mild and short-lived disorders of the nervous system such as loss of
balance may occur in extremely rare cases.
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).
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
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 advice and show the package leaflet or
carton to the physician.
Other precautions
Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans and is a notifiable disease according
to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). In the UK, suspected or confirmed
Echinococcosis must be reported to the Animal and Plant Health Agency. Specific
guidelines on Echinococcosis treatment, case follow-up, and any safeguards for
people should be obtained from the relevant competent authority.
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conditions
Discard any unused half tablets immediately.
Do not remove tablets from the immediate packaging until required for use.
Keep blister in the 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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