OTC FOR ANIMALS – DEWORMER

Dewormer( Anthelmintic) A form a drug used to expel parasitic worms and other internal
parasites from the body by either stunning or killing them. It must be selectively toxic to the
parasites and not the host. This form of a drug have either a broad spectrum or targeted
which may contain single multiple drug actives.
The commonly dewormer offered in pharmacy is for pets. Here is some of the examples for
products that can be found over the counter, Bob martin for dog 50 tablets, Bob martin
clear for cats10g powder. The other product excepts dewormer includes pets stress and
anxiety, vitamins, supplements, pet skin care remedy, and joints health for animals.
According to the GPP its important to provide the necessary advice when any veterinary
medicines is sold and applied by an owner. Sometimes buyers can confuse dewomwer for
dogs to use administer also to other animals.
Usually doses for animals albendazole 20mg/ kg , Fenbendazole 10mg/kg, ivermectin
0.4mg/kg, levamisole 12mg/kg and moxidectin 0.5mg/kg.