Overview

Milbemax Allwormer Tablets for Small Dogs is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic treatment developed by Elanco Animal Health. Designed for dogs weighing between 0.5 kg and 5 kg, this oral tablet formulation provides effective control and prevention of common internal parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and heartworm. It is suitable for puppies and adult dogs within the specified weight range and is often used as part of a regular deworming protocol.

Key Benefits / Features

✅ Broad-spectrum protection against intestinal worms and heartworm

✅ Effective against roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms

✅ Prevents heartworm disease when administered monthly

✅ Small tablet size for easy administration to small dogs

✅ Safe for puppies from 2 weeks of age and 0.5 kg body weight

✅ Can be used in breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs under veterinary guidance

Ingredients

• Active Ingredients (per tablet):

  • Milbemycin oxime – 2.5 mg

  • Praziquantel – 25 mg

• Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, and other standard tablet excipients

Nutritional Composition / Active Ingredients

Uses / Indications

Milbemax is indicated for:

• Treatment and control of roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina)

• Treatment and control of hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense)

• Treatment and control of whipworms (Trichuris vulpis)

• Treatment and control of tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp., Echinococcus granulosus)

• Prevention of heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) when administered monthly

Feeding Instructions / Dosage

• Dogs 0.5–1 kg: ½ tablet orally

• Dogs >1–5 kg: 1 tablet orally

• Administer once every 3 months for routine intestinal worms (noting that puppies up to 12 weeks old require more frequent treatment per label instructions)

• For heartworm prevention, administer monthly (ideally on the same date each month)

• Can be given with or without food

• Always follow your veterinarian’s dosage recommendation

Possible Side Effects

• Mild and transient gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)

• Lethargy or drooling in rare cases

• Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., itching, swelling)

• Neurological signs in dogs with MDR1 gene mutation (e.g., Collies) if severely overdosed

Drug & Food Interactions

• No known food interactions

• Use with caution in dogs receiving other macrocyclic lactones (e.g., ivermectin)

• Consult a veterinarian before combining with other antiparasitic or immunosuppressive drugs

Precautions

• For animal treatment only

• Do not use in dogs under 0.5 kg or younger than 2 weeks of age

• Use with caution in Collie breeds or dogs with known MDR1 gene mutation

• Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight

• Keep out of reach of children