iverhart max for dogs
Iverhart Max prevents canine heartworm disease. It also treats and controls roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. Iverhart Max requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
For: Dogs (over 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 6 pounds)
Benefits:
- Tasty chewable tablets (pork liver cereal based with artificial beef)
- Easy to administer
- Given once a month
Ingredients:
Iverhart Max– Magenta Box (Dogs 6-12 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
34 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
28.5 mg |
Praziquantel |
28.5 mg |
Iverhart Max– Blue Box (Dogs 12.1-25 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
68 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
57 mg |
Praziquantel |
57 mg |
Iverhart Max – Green Box (Dogs 25.1-50 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
136 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
114 mg |
Praziquantel |
114 mg |
Iverhart Max – Brown Box (Dogs 501-100 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per chewable tablet) |
Amount |
Ivermectin |
272 mcg |
Pyrantel Pamoate |
228 mg |
Praziquantel |
228 mg |
Directions:
- Give Iverhart Max Flavored Chewables once a month on the same day of each month year round.
- Iverhart Max Flavored Chewables can be given by hand, mixed intact with a small amount of food, or placed in the back of the dog’s mouth for forced swallowing.
- Watch dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been swallowed. If it is not completely swallowed, give one more full recommended dose as soon as possible.
Tip: Do not remove chewable from its wrapper until ready to give to pet.
Dosage:
Pet |
Weight |
Dosage |
Dogs/Puppies (8 weeks of age and older): |
6 - 12 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Magenta Box) |
|
12.1 - 25 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Blue Box) |
|
25.1 – 50 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Green Box) |
|
50.1-100 lbs |
Give 1 chewable every month (Brown Box) |
|
Over 100 lbs |
Give combination of chewables based on weight |
Cats: |
X |
X |
Horses: |
X |
X |
Storage: Should be stored at room temperature.
How it works:
Iverhart Max is an anthelminthic (dewormer). The ingredient pyrantel pamoate is used to treat and control roundworms and hookworms in dogs. Praziquantel is used for treating and controlling tapeworms.
Cautions:
Side effects of Iverhart Max are rare, but may include lethargy, limpness, salivation, shaking, diarrhea, decreased appetite, licking lips, and belching. Do not give Iverhart Max to your pet if already giving a different heartworm medication.