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What is Milbemax for Dogs?
Milbemax for dogs is an oral antiparasitic that helps combat a wide variety of worms. It effectively treats and controls major gastrointestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Additionally, these dog worming tablets can help prevent heartworm disease when administered once a month.
Milbemax dog wormer comes as a small, easy-to-give tablet for hassle-free dosing. For added convenience, it can be given with or after food. This worm control treatment is suitable for puppies and dogs of various breeds aged two weeks or older. According to the product label, it is safe for pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.
Suitable For
Milbemax for dogs is suitable for puppies 2 weeks of age or older, weighing 1.1 lbs (0.5 Kg) or greater.
Milbemax For Dogs Indications
- Indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease.
- Helps treat and control infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms.
Active Ingredients
Milbemycin oxime, Praziquantel
- Weigh your dog for the right dosage.
- Administer Milbemax orally as a single dose, with or after some food.
- Have your dog checked for existing heartworm infection before beginning the heartworm prevention with this wormer.
- The tablet can be given directly or in food, ensuring the dog takes the entire dose. If a part of the dose is missed, give another dose.
- Administer Milbemax Tablets for Small Dogs and Puppies to dogs at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age and then continue regular treatment every 3 weeks or as recommended by the veterinarian.
- Administer Milbemax Tablets for Large Dogs to dogs weighing over 11 lbs (5 Kg).
- Nursing dogs should be treated at the same time as their puppies.
- Adult dogs should be treated every 3 months.
- Pregnant dogs should be treated at mating, 10 days before whelping and then at the same time as their puppies.
- For dogs in hydatid areas, consult a veterinarian before use.
- To prevent heartworm disease, administer it once every month, preferably on the same date.
- If you are switching to Milbemax from a heartworm preventive containing DEC (Diethylcarbamazine citrate), administer the first dose of Milbemax within 30 days of transition.
The table below shows the recommended dosage of Milbemax based on the dog’s weight.
Milbemax For Dogs Dosing Table:
| Dog Weight | Active Ingredients | Milbemax For Small Dogs & Puppies | Milbemax For Large Dogs |
| 1.1 – 2.2 lbs (0.5 – 1.0 Kg) |
Milbemycin oxime 2.5 mg, Praziquantel 25.0 mg |
½ tablet | |
| 2.3 – 11.0 lbs (1.1 – 5.0 Kg) |
Milbemycin oxime 2.5 mg, Praziquantel 25.0 mg |
1 tablet | |
| 11.1 – 55.0 lbs (5.1 – 25.0 Kg) |
Milbemycin oxime 12.5 mg, Praziquantel 125.0 mg |
1 tablet | |
| 55.1 – 110.0 lbs (25.1 – 50 Kg) |
Milbemycin oxime 12.5 mg, Praziquantel 125.0 mg |
2 tablets |
For Dogs:
This canine wormer is not recommended for puppies younger than two weeks of age. The treatment is formulated for use in dogs only. Avoid using it on any other animal species. It is suitable for pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.
Do not allow a dog to feed on offal from any species. It is not recommended to use tablets for small dogs and puppies in dogs weighing below 1.1 lbs (0.5 Kg). Similarly, avoid using tablets for large dogs in dogs weighing below 11 lbs (5.0 Kg).
If your dog has a known sensitivity to any of the active ingredients in the treatment, do not use this treatment. For effective worm control, treat all animals in the household. Talk to a veterinarian before using this wormer alongside macrocyclic lactones and other veterinary treatments.
For Humans:
Keep it out of reach of children, pets and uninformed people. Wash your hands after handling this treatment.
Are there Any Specific Storage Instructions for Milbemax Dog Worm Treatment?
Store below 25°C (air conditioning).
What are the Key Benefits of Milbemax for Dogs?
- Broad worm coverage: Effective against four major intestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms.
- Heartworm prevention: When given once monthly, it helps prevent heartworm disease.
- Convenient dosing: Comes as small, easy-to-administer tablets that can be given with or after food.
- Safe for various dog breeds: Suitable for puppies from two weeks as well as pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs.
Is Milbemax safe?
According to the manufacturer, this dog wormer is safe for dogs of various breeds from 2 weeks of age and at least 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) of body weight when used according to label instructions. It is suitable for breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs.
How does this dog allwormer work?
This canine broad-spectrum worm treatment contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel. This combination of active ingredients offers dual action against a range of worms and provides comprehensive worm protection. Milbemycin oxime interferes with the nervous system functions of roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and heartworm larvae. This causes paralysis and death of these parasites. Praziquantel causes severe muscle contraction in tapeworms, causing their disintegration.
How frequently should I treat my dog with this dewormer?
To treat and control intestinal worm infections of roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms, treat adult dogs once every three months. Administer this dewormer once every month to prevent heartworm disease.
What types of parasitic worms does this treatment address?
This worm treatment for dogs is effective against roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. It is also indicated to prevent heartworm disease.
How often should I treat my puppy with Milbemax?
If your puppy weighs 1.1 lbs (0.5 Kg) or more, treat them with Milbemax from two weeks of age and then administer at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age. After that, treat every 3 months. To prevent heartworm disease, administer it once every month.
Can I administer this wormer with food?
Milbemax dog wormer can be given to dogs with or after food.
Can this wormer be safely used in pregnant dogs?
This dog wormer can be given to pregnant, breeding and lactating dogs. It is recommended to treat breeding dogs at mating, before whelping and during nursing at the same time as puppies.
I've missed a dose of Milbemax. What should I do?
If you miss a dose by 7 days or less when using it to prevent heartworm disease, give one tablet immediately and resume with the monthly schedule. If you miss a dose by 7 days or more, consult a veterinarian. For intestinal worm treatment, administer one tablet immediately and continue with the routine 3-monthly schedule.
My dog vomited after administration. What should I do?
If your dog vomits after giving Milbemax, consult your vet before redosing.
Can I use this dewormer in a dog with adult heartworms?
It is recommended that you consult a veterinarian before using this wormer in dogs with adult heartworms.




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