Medication: Ivermectin
Your dog has been prescribed the active ingredient ivermectin for the management of ectoparasitic and endoparasitic infestations including heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis).
Key points:
• Heartworm preventative.
• Do not give to dogs with MDR1(ABCB1-Δ) gene (eg Collies, Australian Shepherd dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs and related mixed breeds) without first consulting your veterinarian as this drug may cause severe toxicity including death in these breeds.
• All dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting treatment.
• Dosage: once monthly as preventative year round or during mosquito season or as needed to treat parasites other than heartworm.
This information sheet is designed to help answer commonly asked questions and help you give the medication safely and effectively to your pet. It does not contain all available information for this medication. If you have other questions or need more information, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist.Always follow the dosing instructions provided by your veterinarian.
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