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Trifexis Chewable Tablet for Dogs, 10.1-20 lbs, (Orange Box)
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Specifications
Item Number | 296785 |
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Common Brand Name(s) | Trifexis, Comfortis |
For Use With | Dogs |
Generic Name | Spinosad, Milbemycin Oxime |
Administration Form | Oral |
Repels or Prevents | Fleas, Heartworms |
Kills or Treats | Fleas, Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms |
Breed Size | Small Breeds |
Product Form | Chewable Tablet |
Strength | 270 mg Spinosad and 4.5 mg Milbemycin Oxime |
Health Condition | Heartworms, Fleas, Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms |
Drug Type | Parasiticide |
Uses
Trifexis prevents heartworm disease. Trifexis kills fleas and prevents flea infestations, and treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older and 5 pounds or more.
Possible Side Effects
When used as prescribed, side effects while using Trifexis are rare. Symptoms of GI distress and skin irritation can occur. Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite, and itching and reddening of the skin have been reported. Vomiting may be more likely in puppies under 14 weeks of age. If your dog is truly allergic to Trifexis or to the dying of parasites, she may exhibit symptoms such as facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma. If your dog experiences any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian or a local emergency veterinarian immediately.
Drug & Food Interactions
Always communicate with your veterinarian about any medications, vitamins, or supplements your dog is already taking. Some serious adverse reactions have been documented when used with other spinosad and ivermectin medications simultaneously. No known food interactions have been reported.
Precautions
The use of ivermectin at higher than FDA approved doses at the same time as Trifexis can result in serious side effects. Treatment with fewer than three monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. Prior to administration of Trifexis, dogs should be tested for existing
Ingredients
270 mg Spinosad and 4.5 mg Milbemycin Oxime.
Instructions
placed in a treat. Give Trifexis with food for maximum effectiveness. To ensure heartworm prevention, observe your dog for one hour after dosing. If your dog vomits within an hour of administration, re-dose with another full dose.
Storage Instructions
Store at controlled room temperatures between 68° - 77°F.