About Iverhart Max

Iverhart Max is the new, improved formula from Virbac for the prevention of heartworm disease and intestinal worms.

Features/Use/Recommendation

• Guaranteed prevention of heartworm disease (with financial backup)
• Not effective treatment of the disease, however; infected dogs must be treated before employing Iverhart Max as a protective measure
• Elimination of various parasites, such as hookworm, roundworm, and tapeworm
• Delicious beef flavor for easier administration
• Once monthly effort
• Safe for young puppies and pregnant/nursing mothers

Manufacturer

Virbac Corp

Directions

All dogs should be tested for preexisting heartworm infection before beginning treatment. Dosage for Iverhart Max is weight-based, and packaged accordingly; it is administered as prescribed by a veterinarian. Iverhart Max is given orally.

Ingredients

Ivermectin/Pyrantel, pamoate/praziquantel

Side Effects

Self-limiting adverse reactions including lethargy, limpness, salivation, shaking, diarrhea, decreased appetite, licking lips, and belching were reported between 20 minutes and 72 hours following treatment in a field study with IVERHART MAX Chewable Tablets. In clinical field trials with ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate, vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours of dosing was rarely observed (1.1% of administered doses). The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of ivermectin: depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions and hypersalivation.