Indications for Credelio
Credelio kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea
infestations (
Ctenocephalides felis) and the treatment and control of tick infestations
[
Amblyomma americanum (lone star tick),
Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick),
Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) and
Rhipicephalus sanguineus (brown dog tick)] for
one month in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 4.4 pounds or
greater.
Important Safety Information for Credelio
Lotilaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with
neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Seizures have
been reported in dogs receiving this class of drugs, even in dogs without a history of
seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.
The safe use of Credelio in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs has not been
evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are weight loss, elevated
blood urea nitrogen, polyuria, and diarrhea. For full prescribing information see
Credelio package insert
.
Indications for Interceptor Plus
Interceptor Plus is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease caused by
Dirofilaria immitis and for the treatment and control of adult roundworm (
Toxocara
canis,
Toxascaris leonina), adult hookworm (
Ancylostoma caninum), adult whipworm
(
Trichuris vulpis), and adult tapeworm (
Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus multilocularis,
Echinococcus granulosus and Dipylidium caninum) infections in dogs and puppies 6
weeks of age or older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater.
Important Safety Information for Interceptor Plus
Treatment with fewer than 6 monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may
not provide complete heartworm prevention. Prior to administration of Interceptor
Plus, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections. The safety of Interceptor
Plus has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding or in lactating females. The
following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after administration of
milbemycin oxime or praziquantel: vomiting, diarrhea, depression /lethargy, ataxia,
anorexia, convulsions, weakness, and salivation. For full prescribing information see
Interceptor Plus package insert.