INDICATIONS

• Dogs and Cats: It is most frequently indicated for the removal of large roundworms (Ascarids), specifically Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, and Toxascaris leonina. Some formulations also list hookworms as a secondary indication.
• Horses: Used for infections caused by Parascaris equorum (roundworms), Oxyuris equi (pinworms), and certain small strongyles (Trichonema).
• Swine (Pigs): Indicated for the control of Ascaris suum (large roundworms) and Oesophagostomum spp. (nodular worms).
• Poultry: Used to treat infections of Ascaridia galli (large roundworms), and Capillaria spp. (threadworms) in chickens and turkeys.
• Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep, Goats): Indicated for Ascaris species and occasionally other nematodes like Nematodirus or Cooperia.

ADMINISTRATION

• Route: The tablets are administered orally. They can be given whole or crushed and mixed with a small amount of food or water.
• Fasting: Unlike some older dewormers, preliminary fasting or subsequent purging is generally not necessary when using piperazine.
• Dosage: The dosage is calculated based on the animal’s body weight and the specific species being treated. It is crucial to weigh the animal accurately to ensure correct dosing.
• Treatment Schedule: A single dose is often sufficient, but a follow-up dose after a specific period (e.g., 2-3 weeks) is usually recommended to treat any newly matured worms that were in the larval stage during the first treatment.
• Simultaneous Treatment: It is advisable to treat all susceptible animals in a group (e.g., a mother dog/cat and her litter) at the same time to prevent reinfestation.