Bob Martin Clear Wormer 100mg Film Coated Tablets For Small Dogs & Puppies
Revised: June 2014
AN: 00137/2014
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Bob Martin Clear Wormer 100mg Film Coated Tablets for Small Dogs & Puppies
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
Active substance: mg
Nitroscanate 100
Excipients:
Titanium Dioxide (E171) 0.778
Iron Oxide Yellow (E172) 0.0257
Iron Oxide Black (E172) 0.00003
Iron Oxide Red (E172) 0.00003
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Film-Coated Tablet.
Smooth yellow coloured film coated tablets, convex shaped (plain round concave)
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
Target species
Dog.
Indications for use, specifying the target species
The tablets should be given whole and not broken or divided. For the routine control of Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma canium, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia pisiformisand Dipylidium caninum. The product gives a limited level of control of Echinococcus granulosusand is not indicated for the treatmentof Trichuris vulpis.
Contraindications
When administered as recommended, the product is unlikely to cause vomiting. However, if vomiting does occur after treatment, do not repeat the dose. If a hypersensitive reaction occurs, treatment with the product should be discontinued. Do not administer to sick or convalescing animals. Do not administer to puppies weighing less than 0.5kg (1.1lb).
Special warnings for each target species
It is recommended that adult dogs should be wormed routinely 2-4 times a year. Since the most common tapeworm of the dog (Dipylidium caninum)is transmitted by a flea and has a very short pre-patent period it is important to pay attention to flea control to reduce the incidence of tapeworm in your pet.
In the unlikely event of a pup vomiting repeatedly, following the use of this product, seek advice of a veterinary surgeon. Do not repeat treatment if vomiting occurs shortly after dosing.
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Do not administer to puppies weighing less than 0.5kg (1.1lb)
Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time as their puppies until weaning.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
This product can be an irritant to the skin and eyes. Tablets are film-coated and should not be broken or divided
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
When administered as recommended, the product is unlikely to cause vomiting. Do not repeat treatment if vomiting occurs shortly after dosing.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time as their puppies until weaning.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Dose: For routine control of roundworm and tapeworm in small dogs and puppies give 1 x 100mg tablet per 2kg (4.4lb) bodyweight, equivalent to 50mg nitroscanate/kg bodyweight.
For dogs weighing more than 8kg (17.5lb) use Bob Martin Clear Wormer 500mg Film Coated Tablets for Dogs. For puppies weighing less than 0.5kg (1.1lb) seek veterinary advice.
Directions for use: Give the required number of tablets first thing in the morning when your dog's stomach is empty with about one fifth of his daily food ration.
Give your dog his remaining food in the evening at least eight hours after the wormer dose.
Treat unweaned puppies first thing in the morning and restrict their suckling for 2-4 hours after dosing at which time they may be returned to the bitch.
When dosing recently weaned puppies (6-8 weeks of age) ensure fresh drinking water is readily available.
It is advisable to treat young puppies regularly for roundworm. Treat at two weeks old and every following two weeks until eight weeks of age. Then treat again at 12, 16 and 24 weeks of age. Thereafter, every 3-6 months is recommended. Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time as their puppies until they are weaned.
It is recommended to worm adult dogs every 3-6 months as a routine measure.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
No treatment specified.
Withdrawal period
Not applicable.
PHARMACOLOGICAL IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Active Substance:Nitroscanate
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Anthelmintic.
ATCVet Code: QP52AX01
Pharmacodynamic properties
Nitroscanate is an isothiocyanate anthelmintic with established use in veterinary practice. It is effective against common gastrointestinal cestodes and nematodes.
Pharmacokinetic particulars
None known.
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
List of excipients
Titanium Dioxide (E171)
Iron Oxide Yellow (E172)
Iron Oxide Black (E172)
Iron Oxide Red (E172)
Maize starch
Sodium starch glycolate (Type A)
Microcrystalline cellulose
Sodium laurel sulphate
Magnesium stearate
HPMC 2910
Polydextrose FCC
Macrogoll 4000
Incompatibilities
Not applicable.
Shelf life
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 5 years.
Special precautions for storage
Store in a dry place. Do not store above 25°C. Keep blister strip in outer carton.
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Aluminium foil strips, low density polyethylene strip packs with heat sealed closure containing 4 x 100mg or 6 x 100mg tablets.
Carton containing 4 or 6 tablets
Not all pack sizes will be marketed.
Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from the use of such products
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Chanelle Animal Health Ltd.
7 Rodney St.
Liverpool
L1 9HZ
MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER
Vm:11990/4029
DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION
Date:16 April 2002
DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
Date:June 2014
26 June 2014