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29876
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets Rx
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Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets Description
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets prevent canine heartworm disease resulting from Dirofilaria immitis. They also control and treat hookworms (Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala, and Ancylostoma caninum) and roundworms/ascarids (Toxascaris leonina and Toxocara canis). This medication and Heartgard Plus contain the same active ingredients (Pyrantel and Ivermectin).
Which animals/pets is Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets for?
For use in puppies (ages 6 weeks and up) and dogs.
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets uses
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets contain Pyrantel and Ivermectin to prevent heartworms, along with other harmful parasites. These tablets are proven, easily-administered, and cost-effective.
What does Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets do?
These chewable Pyrantel and Ivermectin tablets prevent your dog from getting heartworm disease. They eliminate heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) in the tissue stage for a full month following infection. They also control and treat roundworms (ascarids - Toxascaris leonina and Toxocara canis) and hookworms (Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala, and Ancylostoma caninum).
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets side effects
The most frequently reported adverse reactions include:
- Hypersalivation
- Convulsions
- Staggering
- Ataxia
- Mydriasis
- Diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Depression
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets ingredients
Ivermectin/Pyrantel
Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency animal hospital.
You may also contact Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.
You may also contact Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Companion Animal Technical Services, 800-224-5318.
What to know before using Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets
- Keep away from children.
- If accidental human ingestion occurs, seek emergency medical attention.
- Your dog should be tested for existing heartworms prior to Tri-Heart treatment. This medication is not effective against adult heartworms. Infected dogs should be treated to remove adult heartworms and their microfilariae prior to treatment with Tri-Heart.
How is Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets sold?
Sold in 6 or 12 month supplies based on your dog's weight. Boxes are color coded as follows:
- Blue: 1-25 lbs
- Green: 26-50 lbs
- Brown: 51-100 lbs
Manufacturer
Merck Animal Health
Tips for using Tri-Heart Plus Chewable Tablets
A single beef-flavored chewable should be administered on the same day each month.
Overview
Tri-Heart Plus Dosage by Weight
Dog’s Weight / Chewable Tablets / Ivermectin Content / Pyrantel Content / Color Coding of Product
Up to 25 lbs 1 68 mcg 57 mg Blue
26 to 50 lbs 1 136 mcg 114 mg Green
51 to 100 lbs 1 272 mcg 227 mg Brown
Main Ingredients
Tri-Heart Plus contains the active ingredients Ivermectin/ and Pyrantel. It is manufactured by Merck Animal Health.