Quantel®

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

QUANTEL^®

Tablets

Reg. No. G2717 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V07/18.1.8/443 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

For the control of roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms in dogs and cats.

COMPOSITION

Praziquantel (isoquinoline) 50 mg/tablet

Fenbendazole (benzimidazole) 500 mg/tablet

STORAGE

Store at or below 25 °C.

WARNINGS

• KEEP OUT OF 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.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Quantel^® 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

Quantel^® tablets should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass (equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg).

Small dogs and puppies over 6 months of age
0,5 to 2,5 kg body mass	¼ tablet
2,6 to 5 kg body mass	½ tablet
6 to 10 kg body mass	1 tablet
Medium sized dogs
11 to 15 kg body mass	1½ tablets
16 to 20 kg body mass	2 tablets
21 to 25 kg body mass	2½ tablets
26 to 30 kg body mass	3 tablets
Large dogs
31 to 35 kg body mass	3½ tablets
36 to 40 kg body mass	4 tablets

Routine treatment of adult cats

Quantel^® tablets should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass (equivalent to ½ tablet per 5 kg).

0,5 to 2,5 kg body mass	¼ tablet
2,6 to 5 kg body mass	½ tablet

For routine control, adult dogs and cats should be treated once every 3 months.

Weaned puppies and kittens under 6 months of age

Quantel^® tablets should be administered as a single treatment at a dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass (equivalent to ½ tablet per 5 kg). Treatment should be repeated for 3 consecutive days.

For the control of Toxocara, it is important to deworm young puppies very regularly with Quantel^® tablets at 2 weekly intervals from the age of 2 weeks for puppies less than 12 weeks of age. It is then recommended that Quantel^® tablets 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 Quantel^® tablets at the dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass daily for 2 consecutive days (equivalent to 1 tablet per 10 kg for 2 days).    

For the treatment of clinical worm infestations in adult cats, administer Quantel^® tablets at the dose rate of 5 mg praziquantel and 50 mg fenbendazole per kg body mass daily for 3 consecutive days (equivalent to ½ tablet per 5 kg for 3 days).

EFFICACY

Highly effective against ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus spp., Taenia hydatigena). Effective against whipworm (Trichuris vulpis).

PRESENTATION

Plastic containers containing 100 tablets.

MARKETED AND DISTRIBUTED BY

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd

20 Spartan Road, Spartan

1619, RSA

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com www.msd-animal-health.co.za