HEARTWORM SHIELD SS

COMPOSITION:

• Active Ingredients:

• Excipients:​​

INDICATIONS:

For use in dogs up to 5.6 kgs.

For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense).

ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE:

• Monthly oral administration of 1 tablet for dogs up to 5.6kgs.
• Can be given by hand or added intact tablet to a small amount of dog food.
• HEARTWORM SHIELD SS is recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older, treatment and control of ascarids and hookworms is best achieved by administering 1 tablet every two weeks.

PRECAUTIONS:

• All dogs must be tested for existing heartworm infection prior to starting treatment with HEARTWORM SHIELD SS which is not effective against adult  D.immitis. Infected dogs should be treated to remove adult heartworms and microfilariae prior to initiating treatment.

SIDE EFFECTS:

• Vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours of dosing was rarely observed.
• The following reactions have been reported: Depression, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions and hypersalivation.

STORAGE:  Store in dark and cool place, protect from light.

SHELF-LIFE:  36 months.

PRESENTATION:  1 box containing 10 blister tablets.