TAPEWORM DEWORMER FOR CATS- praziquantel tablet

Tapeworm Dewormer by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Tapeworm Dewormer by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Animal Health Division. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Consult your veterinarian before administering the tablets to weak or debilitated animals.

Each tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

DESCRIPTION:

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) are sized for easy oral administration to either adult cats or kittens. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed.

USES:

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats will remove the common tapeworms, Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis, from cats and kittens.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with the food. Administer to cats and kittens* only as follows:

• Body Weight (lbs):

  No. of Tablets

• 4 pounds and under:

  ½ tablet

• 5-11 pounds:

  1 tablet

• Over 11 pounds:

  1½ tablets

*Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.

FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

RETREATMENT:

Steps should be taken to control fleas and rodents on the premises in order to prevent reinfection; otherwise, retreatment will be necessary. This is especially true in cases of tapeworms transmitted by fleas (Dipylidium caninum) where reinfection is almost certain to occur if fleas are not removed from the animal and its environment. If reinfection occurs, tapeworm segments may be observed within one month of the initial treatment.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Isolated incident of either salivation or diarrhea have been reported following treatment, but were considered non-significant. If these signs are observed and they persist, consult your veterinarian.

Questions? For questions or to report a suspected side effect, call Bayer at 1-855-886-7971.

WARNING:

Keep out of the reach of children. Not for human use.

HOW SUPPLIED:

Bottle of 3 scored tablets. Each scored tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Store at less than or equal to 25°C (77°F).

                                     

            Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division
                  Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201 U.S.A.
                     NADA 111-798, Approved by FDA

Bayer and the Bayer Cross are registered trademarks of Bayer.

Made in Germany                                              March, 2017
85716425 LV1703

©2017 Bayer

PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL:

TAPEWORM
DEWORMER
(praziquantel tablets) for cats

EACH TABLET CONTAINS:
23 mg praziquantel
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

Contents:
     3
Tablets

BAYER

TAPEWORM
DEWORMER
(praziquantel tablets) for cats

Tapeworm tablets for cats
EACH TABLET CONTAINS:

23 mg praziquantel

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

3 Tablets

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

TAPEWORM DEWORMER  FOR CATS
praziquantel tablet

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0859-2397
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
PRAZIQUANTEL (UNII: 6490C9U457) (PRAZIQUANTEL - UNII:6490C9U457)	PRAZIQUANTEL	23 mg

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score	2 pieces
Shape	ROUND	Size	10mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	23
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0859-2397-01	1 in 1 CARTON
1	NDC: 0859-2397-02	3 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
NADA	NADA111798	05/16/2014

Labeler - Bayer HealthCare, LLC Animal Health Division (152266193)