What is Popantel?

Popantel treats all gastrointestinal worms including roundworm, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms including hydatids. While Popantel is effective in killing adult worms that are present in the intestine at the time of treatment, worming is not a vaccine against future attacks.

Is praziquantel toxic to dogs?

After oral administration praziquantel is quantitatively and rapidly absorbed, metabolized and excreted as a variety of metabolites predominantly via the kidneys. The acute toxicity in rats, mice, rabbits and dogs is very low.

Is Milprazon the same as Milbemax?

YES. MILPRAZON itself is a generic version of MILBEMAX (introduced by NOVARTIS in the 1990s).

How often do I give praziquantel to my dog?

Praziquantel is typically administered as a single dose of one or more tablets, which is typically given on the day that it is prescribed. If you forget to give the dose after your veterinary visit, give it as soon as you remember to do so.

How long does Popantel last?

To treat Hydatid tapeworms in dogs, treat with Popantel every 6 weeks. During this treatment, do not feed them with offal. Treat puppies every 6 to 8 weeks after 3 months of age….Popantel Allwormer Tablets for Dogs.

Target species	Dogs
Brand Name	Popantel Allwormer

What is dog Popantel?

Popantel Allwormer Tablets for Dogs are broad spectrum anthelmintic tablets that provide treatment and control of intestinal worms in dogs.

How safe is praziquantel?

Praziquantel has a hIgh safety margin (~40). Usually dogs, cats and livestock tolerate praziquantel very well. Puppies 4 to 5 weels old tolerated oral or parenteral doses of up to 55 mg/kg very well. In dogs, daily administration of 60 to 180 mg/kg during 4 weeks cause no sings of toxicity.

How often can I use praziquantel?

The dose is 25 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight taken 3 times a day for 1 day only. Each dose should be at least 4 hours apart and not more than 6 hours apart. Children younger than 1 year of age—Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

What is the difference between Milpro and Milbemax?

Indeed, the coating of Milpro® tablets for cats and kittens contains poultry liver powder, which is a natural flavouring agent, whereas the coating of Milbemax® tablets for cats and kittens contains an artificial beef flavour. This difference could potentially result in different palatability rates.

Is Milbemax same as Milpro?

1) Milbemax and Milpro contain exactly the same active ingredients.

What medicine kills tapeworms in dogs?

Tapeworms in dogs can be treated with a parasiticide drug called praziquantel . This drug is available in both oral and injectable form and is dosed by weight. Once praziquantel has been administered, it causes the adult tapeworms to detach from the intestinal wall.