DIROHEART Tablet
(Ivermectin + Pyrantel pamoate)
COMPOSITION:
Diroheart-SS
For small size dogs upto 5.6 kgs
Each chewable tablet contains:
Ivermectin ……..……………………..………..34.0 mcg
PyrantelPamoate
Equivalent to Pyrantel USP……………….28.5 mg
Excipients………………………………………………….q.s.
Diroheart-M
For medium size dogs upto 12-22 kgs
Each chewable tablet contains:
Ivermectin BP……………………..……..……….136 mcg
PyrantelPamoate
Equivalent to Pyrantel USP……………………114 mg
Excipients…………………………………………………….. q.s.
Diroheart-S
For small size dogs upto 11 kgs
Each chewable tablet contains:
Ivermectin BP………………………………..……….68 mcg
PyrantelPamoate
Equivalent to Pyrantel USP………………………..57 mg
Excipients……………………………………………………… q.s.
Diroheart-L
For large size dogs upto 23-45 kgs
Each chewable tablet contains:
Ivermectin BP……………………………….…..….272 mcg
PyrantelPamoate
Equivalent to Pyrantel USP………..…………..227 mg
Excipients……………………………………………………… q.s.
INDICATION:
For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilariaimmitis) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of ascarids (Toxocaracanis, Toxascarisleonina) and hookworms (Ancylostomacaninum, Uncinariastenocephala, Ancylostomabraziliense).
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
Dosage:
DIROHEART (ivermectin/pyrantel) tablets should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum doselevel of 6 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb) and 5 mg of pyrantel (as pamoate salt) per kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight.The recommended dosing schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease and for the treatment and control of ascarids andhookworms is as follows:
| DOGS | TABLETS | CONTENT | CONTENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body wt (in KG) | Month | Ivermectin | Pyrantel |
| Upto 5.6 kg | 1 | 34 mcg | 28.5 mg |
| Upto 11 | 1 | 68 mcg | 57 mg |
| 12-22 kg | 1 | 136 mcg | 114 mg |
| 23-45 kg | 1 | 272 mcg | 227 mg |
DIROHEART is recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older.
For dogs over 45 kgs the appropriate combination of these tablets must be given.
PRESENTATION:
DIROHEART-SS………………………………..Pack of 10 chewable tablets
DIROHEART-S/M/L………………………………..Pack of 6 chewable tablets & Packs of 12 chewable tablets
