Flubenol*os Paste Sir 7,5ml

NAME
FLUBENOL PASTA

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Anthelmintics. Benzimidazoles and related substances.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Flubendazole 44 mg / ml.

EXCIPIENTS
Glycerol; carbomer; methyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E 218) 1.8 mg / ml; propyl-para-hydroxy-benzoate (E 216) 0.2 mg / ml; sodium hydroxide; purified water.

INDICATIONS
Treatment of infestations in dogs and cats due to the following gastrointestinal parasites. Ascarids: Toxocara canis; Toxocara cati; Toxascaris leonina. Whipworms: Trichuris vulpis. Hookworms: Uncinaria stenocephala; Anchylostoma caninum; Anchylostoma tubaeforme. Cestodes: Taenia pisiformis; Hydatigera taeniaeforme.

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Do not use in case of known resistance to the active ingredient. Do not use in case of known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

USE / ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral.

DOSAGE
1 ml of pasta every 2 kg live weight (22 mg / kg). Dogs, cats infested with roundworms and hookworms: administer once daily for 2 consecutive days. Dogs, cats infested with other worm species: administer once a day for 3 consecutive days. The product can be administered in the following ways: directly into the animal's mouth; mixed with usual food; for cats it can be applied on a front paw so that it is licked. Dog treatment scheme. Puppies: at 8 days of age; at 6 weeks of life. Young dogs: before vaccination and every 2-3 months thereafter. Bitches: during the heat; 10 days before and 10 days after delivery. Adult dogs: 3-4 times a year. Cats treatment scheme. Kittens: at 3-6 weeks of age; young cats: before vaccination and every 2-3 months thereafter; adult cats: 3-4 times a year.

STORAGE
Store at a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C.

WARNINGS
To avoid the risk of development of resistance, with consequent ineffectiveness of the therapy due to a possible underdose, accurately determine the body weight of the animal, administer the product correctly, avoiding too frequent and repeated use for a long period of time. anthelmintics of the same class. Fasting is not required prior to administration. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product: People with known hypersensitivity to flubendazole should avoid contact with the medicine. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention immediately. Wash hands after administration. Overdose: doses even 5 times higher than the therapeutic ones do not cause undesirable effects.

WAITING TIME
Not relevant.

TARGET SPECIES
Dogs, cats.

INTERACTIONS
None known.

SIDE EFFECTS
It is generally well tolerated by cats and dogs. In some cats, the treatment may be followed by salivation, caused by the stress of handling. This does not affect the therapeutic result of the treatment. In rare cases, diarrhea, vomiting and anorexia have occurred up to 2 days after treatment. Occasional transient episodes of vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness and hypersensitivity reactions have been observed in dogs.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
It can be used during the gestation and lactation period.