Details
Your furry friend must have a current heartworm test result on file with your veterinarian in order to be prescribed heartworm medication. Please visit your veterinarian to have this test performed annually to protect your four-legged friend. Interceptor Tablets are a monthly, broad-spectrum parasiticide prescribed by your vet to help prevent heartworm disease. Plus, it treats and controls adult roundworm, adult hookworm and adult whipworm. It comes in a tasty tablet form, so you can give it to your pet as a tasty treat, or add it to her food for a boost of flavor. This product is also available for dogs in a chewable tablet.
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Specifications
| Item Number | 146150 |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Milbemycin Oxime |
| Common Brand Name(s) | Interceptor |
| For Use With | Dogs & Cats |
| Administration Form | Oral |
| Breed Size | Large Breeds |
| Product Form | Chewable Tablet |
| Strength | 23 mg Milbemycin Oxime |
| Health Condition | Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms |
| Drug Type | Parasiticide |
Uses
Interceptor in dogs is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease and the removal of adult roundworm and hookworm infections.
Interceptor in cats is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease and protects against intestinal parasites.
Possible Side Effects
Please contact your veterinarian if the following adverse reactions occur: depression/lethargy, vomiting, ataxia, anorexia, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness, and hypersalivation.
Drug & Food Interactions
Do not give Interceptor to your pet if your pet is already taking an alternate heartworm medication. Talk to your veterinarian about any other drugs your pet is taking before starting this medication.
Precautions
Do not use in pets less than four weeks of age and less than two pounds of body weight. Prior to initiation of this medication, pets should be tested for existing heartworm infections. Infected pets should be treated to remove adult heartworms and microfilariae prior to initiating treatment. Mild, transient hypersensitivity reactions manifested as labored respiration, vomiting, salivation and lethargy, have been noted in some treated pets carrying a high number of circulating microfilariae. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic side effects may occur. Safety in heartworm-positive cats has not been established. Safety in breeding, pregnant and lactating queens and breeding toms has not been established. View full product label for complete safety information. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Ingredients
Ingredients
23 mg Milbemycin Oxime.
Instructions
Recommended Dosage
Interceptor is given orally, once a month. Consult your veterinarian for proper dosing instructions. Do not use in puppies less than four weeks of age and less than two pounds. The first dose should be given within one month after first exposure to mosquitoes and continue regular use until at least one month after the end of mosquito season.
Storage Instructions
Interceptor tabs should be stored at room temperature, between 59° – 77°F.
FAQ
What is Interceptor Flavor Tabs?
Interceptor Flavor Tabs are a palatable once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworms, and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworm infections in dogs. Interceptor for cats is the only oral monthly preventative that protects against heartworms and removes adult roundworms and adult hookworms.
What are the benefits of Interceptor Flavor Tabs in dogs?
- Prevents heartworm disease in dogs.
- Controls adult hookworm.
- Removes adult roundworm and whipworm infections.
- Tasty, flavored tablets are easy to administer.
- Safe for dogs and puppies as young as 4 weeks of age and 2 pounds of body weight or greater.
What are the benefits of Interceptor Flavor Tabs in cats?
- Prevents heartworm disease in cats.
- Protects against intestinal parasites.
- Just one easy-to-give dose, administered monthly, provides protection against three dangerous (and potentially fatal) infections.
- Safe for cats and kittens as young as 6 weeks of age and 1.5 pounds of body weight or greater.
How is this medication given?
Use as directed by your veterinarian.
How does this medication work?
Eliminates the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and the adult stage of hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) and whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) infestations when administered orally according to the recommended dosage schedule. The anthelmintic activity of milbemycin oxime is believed to be a result of interference with invertebrate neurotransmission.















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