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NFA-VPS Over the Counter Companion Animal

Wormclear 230 mg/20 mg Ellipsoid Film-coated Tablets for Cats

Active ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

Vetoquinol SA

VMD MA No.

06462/3021

What it's used for

For the treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms: Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Wormclear 230 mg/20 mg Ellipsoid Film-coated Tablets for Cats — SPC Details

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

For the treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms:
Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.
Do not use during pregnancy.
Mild and transient digestive tract disorders such as hypersalivation and/or vomiting
and mild and transient neurological disorders such as ataxia may occur in extremely
rare cases.
Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm -
caninum
hosts such as fleas, mice etc is undertaken.
As a precautionary measure to prevent the establishment of
multilocula
be treated with praziquantel.

i. Special precautions for use in animals

Revised: August 2025
AN: 01109/2025Page 2 of 4
None.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal
product to animals
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to a
cat, or by adding them to the cat’s food, should wash their hands afterwards.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
Do not store above 25
Do not remove tablets from strip packaging until required for use.
Any part used tablets should be discarded.
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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