Slayworm 10 Tablets/Pack

Slayworm general information

What is Slayworm used for?

Slayworm tablets 50/144/50 are used as a multi spectrum de-wormer for dogs only, and are suitable for small to medium size adult dogs; also puppies at the correct dose, but should not be given to pregnant or lactating animals.  Slayworm tablets are effective in the control of all common gastrointestinal worms, including roundworm (Toxicara), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum) and whipworm (Trichuris vulpis).  They are also effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes), particularly the Taenia species and including the hydatid (also known as Echinococcus granulosus), which is the cyst stage of the tapeworm.  Slayworm tablets can also be used in combination with other treatments such as medications for the prevention of heartworm, fleas and ticks. 

How does Slayworm work?

Slayworm tablets contain a combination of three anthelmintic drugs, which is a drug that dispels parasitic worms (helminths).  Praziquantel in Slayworm tablets is an anthelmintic that is effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes) and works by interfering with the tapeworm’s ability to protect itself against its host, causing the tapeworm to lose resistance to digestion by the host digestive enzymes.  The tapeworm becomes disintegrated and is then removed by the host’s immune system, which destroys the tapeworm before it can be passed out in stools.  Pyrantel in Slayworm tablets is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent that is effective against roundworms and hookworms that attach to the wall of the host’s intestine by small teeth or suckers.  They work by blocking nerve transmission causing sudden muscular contraction followed by paralysis.  This causes the worm to lose its grip on the intestine wall and fall off; it then becomes paralysed and dies and is passed out in the stools.  Febantel in Slayworm tablets is inactive but is converted to fenbendazole a benzimidazole anthelmintic, which has a broad spectrum action.  Fenbendazole works by binding to tubulin in the worm cells, a structural protein of microtubules, and this blocks glucose uptake, which depletes energy stores and eventually paralyses the parasite, which then dies.  Although these drugs are effective against parasitic worms in the intestine, they are not well absorbed into the blood of the host and therefore have minimal side effects. 

What does Slayworm contain?

Slayworm non-coated tablets contain a combination of three the active ingredients, the anthelmintic drugs praziquantel (50mg) pyrantel pamoate (144mg), febantel (150mg) that are used in combination as a multi spectrum de-wormer for dogs only.

Treating intestinal worms with Slayworm

Slayworm contains a combination of three anthelmintic drugs that are used as a multi spectrum de-wormer for dogs only at the correct dose; Slayworm tablets 50/144/50 are suitable for small to medium size dogs.  Slayworm tablets are effective in the control of all common gastrointestinal worms, including roundworm (Toxicara), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum) and whipworm (Trichuris vulpis).  They are also effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes), particularly the Taenia species and including the hydatid (also known as Echinococcus granulosus), which is the cyst stage of the tapeworm.  Praziquantel in Slayworm tablets is an anthelmintic that is effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes) and works by interfering with the tapeworm’s ability to protect itself against its host, causing the tapeworm to lose resistance to digestion by the host digestive enzymes.  The tapeworm becomes disintegrated and is then removed by the host’s immune system, which destroys the tapeworm before it can be passed out in stools.  Pyrantel in Slayworm tablets is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent that is effective against roundworms and hookworms that attach to the wall of the host’s intestine by small teeth or suckers.  They work by blocking nerve transmission causing sudden muscular contraction followed by paralysis.  This causes the worm to lose its grip on the intestine wall and fall off; it then becomes paralysed and dies and is passed out in the stools.  Febantel in Slayworm tablets is inactive but is converted to fenbendazole a benzimidazole anthelmintic, which has a broad spectrum action.  Fenbendazole works by binding to tubulin in the worm cells, a structural protein of microtubules, and this blocks glucose uptake, which depletes energy stores and eventually paralyses the parasite, which then dies.  Although these drugs are effective against parasitic worms in the intestine, they are not well absorbed into the blood of the host and therefore have minimal side effects. 

What are the side effects of Slayworm?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Slayworm include: vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. 

How should Slayworm be given?

You should give Slayworm tablets to your dog with or without food by hand, or crushed into their food.  You should weigh your dog or cat before dosing to ensure the correct dose of one tablet per 10kg (22 lbs) body weight (or half a tablet as appropriate).  Repeat the dose of Slayworm tablets after 3 months.  You should continue to give Slayworm tablets to your dog for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional.  You should always consult your veterinarian professional before administering Slayworm tablets to dogs that are pregnant or lactating.

The recommended dose is:

• Half tablet up to 5kg (11lbs) body weight
• 1 tablets 6-10 kg (13-22lbs) body weight
• Over 10kg (22lbs), 1 tablet/10kg (22lbs) body weight adding half a tablet for each 5kg (11lbs)

How long should you give Slayworm?

You should continue to give your dog Slayworm tablets for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional. 

How should Slayworm be stored?

You should store your Slayworm below 25°C in a cool dry place.