VetUK XL Flavoured Dog Wormer Tablets 175 mg Pyrantel, 175 mg Praziquantel, 525 mg Febantel
Active ingredients: Febantel, Praziquantel, Pyrantel
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
C&H Generics Ltd
VMD MA No.
40162/4020
What it's used for
For the treatment of mixed infections with the following gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms in adult dogs: Roundworms: , Toxascaris leonina (adult a...
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VetUK XL Flavoured Dog Wormer Tablets 175 mg Pyrantel, 175 mg Praziquantel, 525 mg Febantel — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
roundworms and tapeworms in adult dogs:
Roundworms: , Toxascaris leonina (adult and late immature
forms).
Hookworms: (adults).
Whipworms: (adults).
Tapeworms: species, (E. granulosus, E. multilocularis),
Taenia(T. hydatigena, T. pisiformis, T. taeniformis),
Dipylidium caninum (adult and immature forms).
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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 VetUK XL Flavoured Dog Wormer tablets
per 35 kg body weight.
It is important to follow the treatment recommendations as presented here. Do
not deviate from these recommendations without the advice of your veterinary
surgeon.
Body weight Dose of product17.5 kg½ tablet35.0 kg1 tabletGreater than 35.0 kg1 tablet plus the appropriate quantity of
VetUK Flavoured Dog Wormer tablets
equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg body
weight.
Administration and Duration of Treatment
For oral administration only.
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation
is needed before or after treatment.
For routine treatment a single dose is recommended.
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-Toxocara, nursing bitches should be dosed 2 weeks after
giving birth and every 2 weeks until weaning.
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AN: 00887/2020Page 4 of 7
In case of suspected heavy roundworm infestation, please contact your veterinary
surgeon for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
If there is a risk for re-infestation (see section 4.4), the advice of a veterinarian
should be sought regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat
administration.
Do not use in animals with a known sensitivity to the active ingredients or to
any of the excipients.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
may occur in very rare spontaneous reports. Nonspecific signs such as
lethargy, anorexia or hyperactivity can accompany these signs in individual
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)
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- 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).
Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to reoccur unless control
of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice, etc. is undertaken. Dogs should also
be prevented from scavenging or hunting as part of measures to prevent
tapeworm reinfestation.
Development of parasite resistance to anthelmintics of a certain class can occur
following frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
Special precautions for use in animals
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined
as accurately as possible.
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.
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.
anthelmintic effects of pyrantel and piperazine may be antagonized.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity.
storage conditions.
Each time an unused half tablet is stored, it should be returned to the open
blister space and inserted back into the outer carton.
Keep the blister in the outer carton.
equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg body
weight.
Administration and Duration of Treatment
For oral administration only.
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation
is needed before or after treatment.
For routine treatment a single dose is recommended.
-
-Toxocara, nursing bitches should be dosed 2 weeks after
giving birth and every 2 weeks until weaning.
Revised: March 2021
AN: 00887/2020Page 4 of 7
In case of suspected heavy roundworm infestation, please contact your veterinary
surgeon for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
If there is a risk for re-infestation (see section 4.4), the advice of a veterinarian
should be sought regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat
administration.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
The combination of praziquantel, pyrantel embonate and febantel is well
tolerated in dogs. In safety studies, a single dose of 5 times the recommended
doseor greater gave rise to occasional vomiting.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
Not applicable.
5.
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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