Valuheart Heartworm Tablets for Medium Dogs 10-20 kg (23-44 lbs) (Green) - Description
Valuheart Heartworm tablets for Dogs (Ivermectin) is a once a month tablet used for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. This product has the same active ingredient as in Heartgard tablets.
Manufacturer
Value Plus
Directions for Use
Valuheart is given once a month, year round for the prevention of heartworm disease. The usual dose of ivermectin in dogs up to 22 lb is 60 mcg -1 tablet from blue pack, for 23-44 lb is 120 mcg - 1 tablet from green pack and for 45 to 88 lb is 240mcg - 1 tablet from brown pack. For dogs between 88 lb and 132 lb, give one and a half of the Valuheart Brown each month. For dogs between 132 lb and 176 lb, give two of the Valuheart Brown each month.
Cautions
Do not use in puppies under 6 weeks of age This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If the animal is off Ivermectin for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, may result in a positive test result.
Possible Side Effects
The side effects of Ivermectin are rare at the recommended dosage. Valuheart has a wide margin of safety for all sizes and breeds of dogs. It is approved for use in puppies as young as 6 weeks, small dogs regardless of weight, pregnant or breeding bitches and stud dogs. Transient diarrhea has been observed in clinical trials after treatment of some dogs that have high circulating microfilariae.
Active Ingredients
Ivermectin
Common misspellings
valuhart, valueheart, valu heart, value heart