Fidos All Wormer Tablets for Dogs And Cats 2.5-10kg Tablets Treat Roundworms Hooksworms Whipworms And Tapeworms
Active Constituents per tablet:
- Praziquantel 50mg/tablet and Fenbendazole 500mg/tablet
Indications
- For the oral treatment of roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms in dogs and cats, puppies and kittens
- Does not control heartworm
Contraindications
- Should not be used in kittens less than 8 weeks of age or pregnant cats
Treatment
- Roundworms- Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, Toxacaris leonia
- Hookworms- Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma canininum
- Whipworms- Trichuris vulpis
- Tapeworms-Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis (hydatid tapeworms), Dipylidium caninum (common flea tapeworm), Taenia spp.
- Treats all intestinal worms including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms
- Suitable for dogs and cats, puppies and kittens
- Does not control heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)
- Great for multi animal households as the dog and cat can now take the same medication
- 100 Tablet pack
- Economical
- Tablets divide easily to half or quarters
- Can be given to puppies from 2 weeks
- Can be given to kittens from 8 weeks
- 1 tablet per 10kg bodyweight regardless if a dog or cat
- Can be given orally directly or can be mixed with food
APVMA Approval # 59650/106173
Dosage and administration
- These tablets are administered orally either directly or mixed with a treat or food
- Dietary measures or fasting are not necessary
- Absorption may be improved with food
- If the worm problem persists after treatment, consult a veterinarian
Dose Rate
- 1 tablet per 10kg bodyweight
- The tablets are scored to easily divide into quarters
Dosage Guide For Dogs
Small dogs and puppies over 6 months of age |
Medium sized dogs |
Large dogs |
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0.5-2.5kg body weight |
¼ tablet |
11-15kg body weight |
1 ½ tablets |
31-35kg body weight |
3 ½ tablets |
2.5-5kg body weight |
½ tablet |
16-20kg body weight |
2 tablets |
36-40kg body weight |
4 tablets |
6-10kg body weight |
1 tablet |
21-25kg body weight |
2 ½ tablets |
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26-30kg body weight |
3 tablets |
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Routine Treatment Schedule For Dogs
Hydatid tapeworms |
Dogs should not be fed, or allowed to feed on, offal from any species. Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks |
Other tapeworms |
Treat every 3 months. Dipylidium caninum tapeworms are transmitted by fleas. Control of this tapeworm should include flea control measures |
Roundworms and hookworms |
Treat at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks- thereafter every 3 months |
Whipworms |
Treat every 6-8 weeks after 3 months of age |
Dosage Guide For Cats
Adult Cat |
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0.5-2.5kg Body weight |
¼ tablet |
2.5-5kg Body weight |
½ tablet |
Routine Treatment Schedule For Adult Cats
Tapeworms |
Treat every 3 months |
Roundworms and hookworms |
Treat at 8 and 12 weeks – thereafter every 3 months |
Treatment For Weaned Puppies And Kittens Under 6 Months Of Age
- Tablets should be administered at a dose rate of 5mg Praziquantel and 50mg Fenbendazole per kg bodyweight - equivalent to ½ tablets per 5kg bodyweight
- Treatment should be administered for three consecutive days
Treatment For Unweaned Puppies And Nursing Bitches
- For the control of roundworms, it is important to worm young puppies very regularly, at a dose rate of 5mg Praziquantel and 50mg Fenbendazole per kg bodyweight for 3 consecutive days - equivalent to ½ tablet per 5 kg daily for 3 days
- This treatment regime should be repeated at 2 weekly intervals from the age of 2 weeks for puppies less than 12 weeks of age
- It is then recommended that worming be administered at intervals of 3 months.
- Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time and as frequently as puppies up to 12 weeks of age - thereafter the adult worming regime of once every 3 months is recommended
Increased Dosing For Specific Infections
Adult Dogs
For the treatment of clinical worm infestations administer at a dose rate of: 5mg Praziquantel and 50mg Fenbendazole per kg bodyweight daily for 2 consecutive days - equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg daily for 2 days
Adult Cats
For the treatment of clinical worm infestations administer at a dose rate of: 5mg Praziquantel and 50mg Fenbendazole per kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days - equivalent to ½ tablet per 5 kg daily for 3 days
Further Advice
- Most common tapeworms of the dog and cat (Dipylidium caninum) is transmitted by the flea - it is important to pay attention to flea control to reduce the incidence of tapeworm and the risk of re-infection
Compatibility
- May be combined with other treatments, for example, heartworm prevention, flea and tick treatment
Caution
- The stated dose should not be exceeded in pregnant bitches
- Consult your vet before treating pregnant bitches for roundworm
Active Constituents per tablet:
- Praziquantel 50mg/tablet and Fenbendazole 500mg/tablet