NITROSCANATE

Why has my veterinary surgeon prescribed this medicine?

Nitroscanate is used to control roundworms and some types of tapeworms in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet.

How do I give this medication?
  • Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinary surgeon. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
  • If the medicine is a liquid, measure the dose with reasonable care.
  • Have a reminder system in place to indicate when the next dose should be given.
  • DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed
  • DO NOT give more often than directed.
  • Tablets must be given whole; DO NOT crush or divide the tablets.
  • Give the tablets with a small amount of food (about one fifth of the daily ration) in the morning when the dog's stomach is empty. Give the rest of the daily food ration in the evening.
  • Try not to miss giving any doses.
What if I miss giving a dose?

Give the dose as soon as possible and then resume the dosing programme advised by your veterinary surgeon. Do not give the pet two doses at once.

How do I store this medicine?

Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

Potential Side Effects

Although a drug has potential side effects, it does not mean that there is necessarily a high risk of any of these occurring.

If your pet vomits shortly after receiving the medicine, do not repeat the dose. Contact your veterinary surgeon for advice on an alternative wormer for your pet.

Nitroscanate can cause incoordination and disorientation in cats. Do not give nitroscanate to cats.

Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinary surgeon.

Possible Drug Interactions

Make sure to tell your veterinary surgeon what other medication you are giving to your pet.

Quite often your veterinary surgeon may prescribe two different medications, and a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinary surgeon may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.

Contact your veterinary surgeon if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

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