Zantel tablets are administered orally either directly or mixed with a portion of meat or sausage or mixed with the daily diet. Dietary measures or fasting are not necessary.
Routine Treatment of Adult Dogs
Zantel should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass (equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg):
Small dogs and puppies over 6 months of age:
0,5 to 2,5 kg bodymass 1⁄4 tablet
2,6 to 5 kg bodymass 1⁄2 tablet
6 to 10 kg bodymass 1 tablet
Medium sized dogs
11 to 15 kg bodymass 1 1⁄2 tablets
16 to 20 kg bodymass 2 tablets
21 to 25 kg bodymass 2 1⁄2 tablets
26 to 30 kg bodymass 3 tablets
Large dogs
31 to 35 kg bodymass 3 1⁄2 tablets
36 to 40 kg bodymass 4 tablets
Routine Treatment of Adult Cats
Zantel should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass (equivalent to 1⁄2 tablet per 5 kg):
0,5 to 2,5 kg bodymass 1⁄4 tablet
2,6 to 5 kg bodymass 1⁄2 tablet
For routine control adult dogs and cats should be treated once every 3 Months.
Weaned Puppies and Kittens under 6 months of age Zantel should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass (equivalent to 1⁄2 tablet per 5 kg). Treatment should be repeated on three consecutive days.
For the control of Toxocara, it is important to deworm young puppies regularly with Zantel at 2 weekly intervals from the age of 2 weeks and for pups less than 12 weeks of age. It is then recommended that Zantel be administered at intervals of 3 months.
Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time and as frequently as the puppies up to 12 weeks of age. Thereafter the adult deworming regime of once every 3 months is recommended.
Increased Dosing for Specific Infections
For the treatment of Clinical worm infestations in adult dogs administer Zantel at the dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg bodymass daily for two consecutive days (equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg for 2 days).
For the treatment of Clinical worm infestations in adult cats administer Zantel at the dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass daily for three consecutive days (equivalent to 1⁄2 tablet per 5 kg for 3 days).
Keep out of the reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.
PRECAUTIONS:
Do not exceed the stated dose when treating pregnant bitches and queens.
Safe for use in lactating animals
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool dry place
REGISTRATION HOLDER:
Burke Animal Health (Pty) Ltd. Co (Reg. No. 1996/000721/07)
Unit 20, Sunclare Building , 3rd Floor, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
Tel. No.: +27 (0) 21 671 5806.
03/22 CI3217-16032018 LA21808
