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NFA-VPS Over the Counter Companion Animal

Wellplus Flavoured Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredients: Febantel, Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Divasa - Farmavic S.A

VMD MA No.

33229/4003

What it's used for

For the treatment of mixed infestations with the following roundworms and tapeworms in dogs and puppies: Ascarids: , Toxascaris leonina (adult and late imm...

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Clinical information

Wellplus Flavoured Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

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

For the treatment of mixed infestations with the following roundworms and
tapeworms in dogs and puppies:
Ascarids: , Toxascaris leonina (adult and late immature forms)
Hookworms:
Tapeworms: , Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium
caninum, spp., Multiceps multiceps (adult and immature forms)
Oral use.
Dosage
The recommended dose rates are:15 mg febantel, 14.4 mg pyrantel embonate and 5
mg praziquantel per kg bodyweight. This is equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg
bodyweight.
Tablets may be halved/quartered as required.
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as
accurately as possible.
For example, a dog weighing
- 2.5 kg bodyweight receives ¼ of the tablet
- 5.0 kg bodyweight receives ½ of the tablet
- 10 kg bodyweight receives 1 tablet
- 15 kg bodyweight receives 1 ½ tablets
- 20 kg bodyweight receives 2 tablets
- 30 kg bodyweight receives 3 tablets
etc.
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. Not for use in dogs weighing less than 2.5
kg.
For routine worm control adult dogs should be treated every 3 months. For routine
treatment a single dose is recommended. In the event of heavy roundworm
infestation a repeat dose should be given after 14 days.
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation is
needed before or after treatment.
If there is a risk for re-infestation, the advice of a veterinarian should be sought
regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat administration.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of
the excipients.
In very rare cases slight and transient digestive tract disorders such as 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 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).
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.

Revised: November 2018
AN: 00085/2018
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.

Special precautions for use in animals
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
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.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity. The effect of
the active substances with acetylcholine esterase activity (e.g. organophosphate
compounds) may be increased. The specific properties of piperazine (neuromuscular

Revised: November 2018
AN: 00085/2018
paralysis of the parasites) can antagonise the effect of pyrantel (spastic paralysis of
the parasites).
- 10 kg bodyweight receives 1 tablet
- 15 kg bodyweight receives 1 ½ tablets
- 20 kg bodyweight receives 2 tablets
- 30 kg bodyweight receives 3 tablets
etc.
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. Not for use in dogs weighing less than 2.5
kg.
For routine worm control adult dogs should be treated every 3 months. For routine
treatment a single dose is recommended. In the event of heavy roundworm
infestation a repeat dose should be given after 14 days.
The tablets can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food. No starvation is
needed before or after treatment.
If there is a risk for re-infestation, 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 dose or 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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