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Ingredient Milbemycin
Generic Name
Milbemycin Oxime (mil’-beh-my’-sin ox’-eem)
Brand Name(s)
Interceptor (Novartis)
What is Interceptor used for
Milbemycin oxime is used in the prevention of heartworm disease and in the control of hookworm, roundworm and whipworm.
Interceptor Availability
Milbemycin oxime is available by prescription as chewable Flavor Tabs.
How Interceptor should be used
Milbemycin oxime is FDA approved for use in dogs and cats.The usual dose of milbemycin oxime for dogs 2-10 pounds is 2.3mg, 11-25 pounds is 5.75mg, 26-50 pounds is 11.5mg and 51-100 pounds is 23mg given once a month year round. The usual dose of milbemycin oxime in cats 1.5-6 pounds is 5.75mg, 6.1-12 pounds is 11.5mg, and 12.1-25 pounds is 23mg given once a month year round. An alternate treatment is to give Interceptor once a month during the mosquito season and also one month after the season ends. Consult your veterinarian for the dose of milbemycin oxime when used to treat other parasites.
What are the Interceptor side effects
Side effects of Milbemycin oxime are rare although some animals may exhibit depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures and weakness.
What Interceptor special precautions are there
Interceptor should not be used in animals allergic to it. The pet should be tested for heartworm disease before starting Interceptor. If the pet has been off heartworm preventative for 6 months or more, retest in 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will cause a positive test result. Because humans can contract hookworm and roundworm from animals it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.
In the event of Interceptor overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store Interceptor
Keep Interceptor in the original box. Do not remove the tablet from the foil wrap until ready to give the medication. Keep Interceptor out of the reach of children and pets.
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