Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension

Kiwof Puppy general information

What is Kiwof Puppy used for?

Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension 14.4/15 is used as a multi spectrum de-wormer for puppies and young dogs up to one year of age but are not suitable for older dogs or cats.  Kiwof Oral Suspension is effective in the control of most common gastrointestinal worms. These include the roundworms (ascarids) Toxicara canis and Toxascaris leonine; the hookworms Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala; and the whipworm Trichuris vulpis.  Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension can also be used in combination with other treatments such as medications for the prevention of heartworm, fleas and ticks; also, vaccinations, but should not be used in combination with other deworming medications.  Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension can be given directly to the dog or disguised in food and is easy to use.

How does Kiwof Puppy work?

Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension 14.4/15 contains a combination of two anthelmintic drugs, which is a drug that kills and dispels parasitic worms (helminths).  Pyrantel in Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension 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.  It works 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 Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension 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 Kiwof Puppy contain?

Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension contains two active ingredients pyrantel pamoate 14.4mg/mL and febantel 15mg/mL that are used in combination as a multi spectrum de-wormer for puppies and young dogs. 

Treating intestinal worms with Kiwof Puppy

Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension contains two anthelmintic drugs that are used in combination as a multi spectrum de-wormer for puppies and young dogs.  Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension are effective in the control of most common gastrointestinal worms. These include the roundworms (ascarids) Toxicara canis and Toxascaris leonine; the hookworms Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala; and the whipworm Trichuris vulpis.  Pyrantel in Kiwof Oral Suspension 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.  It works 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 Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension 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 Kiwof Puppy ?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension include vomiting and diarrhoea.

When should Kiwof Puppy not be used?

You should not give your dog Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension if your dog:

• is allergic to pyrantel pamoate, febantel or any ingredients in Kiwof Puppy
• is pregnant or lactating
• is taking a piperazine deworming medication
• your puppy is less than 2 weeks old or less than 0.6kg (1.3lb)

How should Kiwof Puppy be used?

You give your puppy Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension directly by hand or added to their food, and no starvation is needed before or after treatment.  You should start treatment at 2 weeks and repeat every 2 weeks until 3 months old, then every 3 months until 6 months old.  From 6 months old you should repeat the treatment once every 3 months for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional, to prevent recurrence of infection. 

The dose you give should depend on your dog’s body weight and the recommended dose is 1ml Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension per kg (2.2lb) body weight.

How long should you give Kiwof Puppy?

You should give your puppy the appropriate dose for their body weight of Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional, to prevent recurrence of infection. 

Missed dose of Kiwof Puppy

If you miss a dose of Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension give it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not give a double dose.

How should Kiwof Puppy be stored?

You should store your Kiwof Puppy Oral Suspension below 25°C in a cool dry place and protect from light.