Iverhart Max is only for dogs and puppies
at least 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 6 lbs. Not for human use.
Not for cats or any dog for which it was not prescribed.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not
allow children to administer Iverhart Max. Read directions and precautionary
statements before use.
Use only as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Directions:
- Give your dog one chewable
tablet of the prescribed dosage based on your dog's weight.
- Remove only the immediate
dose from its blister pack and return the remaining product to its package.
- Feed the Iverhart Max chewable
tablet by hand to your dog. Its pork liver flavor makes this easy in
most instances. You may also add the tablet intact to your dog's food.
If necessary, place the tablet in the back of your dog's mouth and trigger
forced swallowing.
- Monitor consumption to be
sure your dog takes the entire dose.
Frequency of Use:
Give your dog one Iverhart Max chewable
tablet per month, on the same day each month. If you miss the scheduled
date, give the dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly
time for the next dose, wait; never give a double dose of Iverhart Max.
Your veterinarian may prescribe Iverhart Max for year-round use or for
use just during mosquito season. In the latter case, give the first
dose within 30 days of your dog's first exposure to mosquitoes, and
the last dose no more than 30 days after your dog's final exposure to
the biting insects.
Storage:
Store in original container and out
of reach of children and animals.
Store Iverhart Max at room temperature,
between 59 and 86 degrees F. Keep product protected from light and in
a dry location.
It is a violation of Federal Law
to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Iverhart Max contains three anthelmintics,
or dewormers: ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate, and praziquantel. These
active ingredients make Iverhart Max effective at terminating tissue-stage
heartworms for canine heartworm disease prevention, as well as treating
and preventing tapeworm, hookworm, and roundworm infections.
Available by prescription by your veterinarian.
Iverhart Max (ivermectin/pyrantel
pamoate/praziquantel)
Iverhart Max is sold in four dosages,
determined by your dog's weight. Each dose comes in packages of 6 or
12 pork liver-flavored chewable tablets.
Active ingredients:
Iverhart Max Purple
(Dogs 6-12 lbs): Ivermectin 34 mcg, Pyrantel Pamoate 28.5 mg, Praziquantel
28.5 mg
Iverhart Max Blue (Dogs
12.1-25 lbs): Ivermectin 68 mcg, Pyrantel Pamoate 57 mg, Praziquantel
57 mg
Iverhart Max Green (25.1-50
lbs): Ivermectin 136 mcg, Pyrantel Pamoate 114 mg, Praziquantel 114
mg
Iverhart Max Brown (50.1-100
lbs): Ivermectin 272 mcg, Pyrantel Pamoate 228 mg, Praziquantel 228
mg
For dogs weighing more than 100 lbs.,
consult your veterinarian.
Warnings:
Keep this product out of reach of children
and animals. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.
Iverhart Max is intended for dogs and
puppies over 8 weeks old and 6 lbs. It is not for humans, cats, or other
animals. It is only available by veterinary prescription. Use as directed.
CAUTION: Side effects are not
common with Iverhart Max, but may include belching, drooling, vomiting,
diarrhea, lethargy, shaking, diminished appetite, or lip licking. These
typically occur between 20 minutes and 72 hours after dosing. Even more
rare are convulsions and loss of coordination. Consult your veterinarian
right away if you observe such adverse reactions in your dog.
Dogs should be checked and treated
if necessary for mature heartworms before beginning an Iverhart Max
regimen.
No interactions between Iverhart Max
and other drugs or supplements have been identified. Regardless, talk
to your veterinarian before beginning your dog on any regimen. Do not
combine this product with another dewormer.
This product's safety has not been
established in pregnant or lactating bitches. Use with caution in sick
or underweight dogs and in those under 10 lbs.
If you know of or suspect an overdose,
contact your veterinarian immediately.
In clinical safety studies, some dogs
that received 3 or 5 times the maximum recommended dosage of Iverhart
Max for 6 months presented with testicular hypoplasia.
In the event of human ingestion, immediately
contact your doctor or poison control with the product label on hand.
Warranty and Manufacturer Information:
NADA 141-257, Approved by FDA.
Manufactured by: Virbac Animal Health,
Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76137 USA
IVERHART MAX is a registered trademark
of Virbac Corporation.
301733-02, 301734-02
NAC No.: 10230981
Please note: Iverhart Plus has been discontinued by the manufacturer.