Trifexis Canine 60.1-120 Lbs 60.1-120 Lbs Tablet

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General Drug Information and Indications

Spinosad/milbemycin oxime for flea prevention and heartworm/intestinal parasite control in dogs. Combination oral antiparasitic (spinosad + milbemycin oxime). Spinosad: spinosyn natural product → activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) and GABA receptors in insects → insect CNS hyperexcitation → rapid flea kill; milbemycin oxime: macrocyclic lactone → GluCl channel potentiation → heartworm prevention and intestinal nematode control. Key information Spinosad/milbemycin — combination ectoparasiticide/heartworm prevention. Dogs only. Monthly chewable — administer with food (spinosad requires food). Not for cats. Use caution in MDR1/ABCB1 mutation breeds.

How to Give this Medication

Oral chewable tablet: Administer orally. May be given with food to improve compliance and reduce GI upset. Administer with food to reduce GI adverse effects. or immediately after. Monthly dosing. Use correct weight-band product. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed Give the missed dose as soon as you remember, always with food, and resume monthly administration.

Side Effects

GI: vomiting (most common — give with food), diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy. CNS: tremors, ataxia, seizures (rare — isoxazoline component). Lufenuron: minimal adverse effects. Generally well tolerated at labeled doses.

Precautions

For animals Use with caution in dogs with seizure history. Not for puppies <8 weeks. Not approved for use in food-producing animals. Give with food to reduce vomiting. For people handling this medication Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Combination antiparasitic — Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. after handling. Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Trifexis overdose may cause vomiting, tremors, and neurological signs (spinosad/milbemycin components). Contact your veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless specifically directed by a veterinary professional.

Trifexis Canine 60.1-120 Lbs 60.1-120 Lbs Tablet dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
TRIFEXIS CANINE 10.1-20 LB (6 PACK) CHEWABLE TAB: SPINOSAD 810MG & MILBEMYCIN 13.5MG810 MG & MILBEMYCIN 13.5 MGTablet1Commercial
TRIFEXIS CANINE 20.1-40LB (6 PACK) CHEWABLE TAB: SPINOSAD + MILBEMYCIN OXIME—Tablet1Commercial
TRIFEXIS CANINE 40.1-60 LB (6 PACK) CHEWABLE TAB: SPINOSAD 810MG & MILBEMYCIN 13.5MG810 MGTablet1Commercial
TRIFEXIS CANINE 5-10 LB (6 PACK) CHEWABLE TAB: SPINOSAD 810MG & MILBEMYCIN 13.5MG810 MGTablet1Commercial
TRIFEXIS CANINE 60.1-120 LBS 60.1-120 LBS TABLET—Tablet1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)