Cestem flavoured worming tablets are effective against all intestinal roundworms and tapeworms found in dogs. They are supplied in two different sizes: The small/medium tablet is designed to be used at a rate of one tablet for 5-10kg bodyweight. The large tablet is for bodyweights between 17.5kg and 35kg. The tablets can be easily broken in half and have a palatable flavour. They contain a mixture of ingredients to cover all the different worm species. Amounts to be administered and administration route Oral use. 15 mg/kg bodyweight febantel, 5 mg/kg pyrantel (as embonate) and 5 mg/kg praziquantel. Dosages are as follows. Cestem flavoured tablets for medium and small dogs: Body weight (kg) Tablet quantity 3 - 5 ½ > 5 - 10 1 > 10 - 15 1 ½ > 15 - 20 2 Cestem flavoured tablets for large dogs: Body weight (kg) Tablet quantity 17.5 ½ > 17.5 - 35 1 > 35 - 52.5 1 ½ > 52.5 - 70 2 The tablets can be given to the dog with or without food. No starvation is needed before or after treatment. To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible. The dosing program should be established by the veterinary surgeon. As a general rule, puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age and every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age. Thereafter they should be treated at 3 month intervals. It is advisable to treat the bitch at the same time as the puppies. For the control of Toxocara canis, nursing bitches should be dosed 2 weeks after giving birth and every two weeks until weaning. For routine worm control adult dogs should be treated every 3 months. In case of confirmed single infestation by cestode or by nematode, a monovalent product containing a cestocide or a nematocide alone should be preferred. For routine treatment a single dose is recommended. In the event of heavy roundworm infestation a repeat dose should be given after 14 days. If an infestation caused by Echinococcus (E.granulosus) is detected in dogs, a repetition of the treatment is recommended for safety purpose. Further information on this product is contained in the SPC If you would like further information on worming your dog, check out our blog
