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Sentinel
Rx
Required
Sentinel Flavor Tabs are for use in dogs
and puppies that weigh at least 2 lbs and are four weeks of age or older.
Sentinel Flavor Tabs are used to prevent heartworm disease and to control adult
hookworm infections. Sentinel Flavor Tabs are also used to remove and control
adult roundworm and whipworm infections. Sentinel Flavor Tablets also contain
the insect growth regulator, Lufenuron, which is used to control fleas by
preventing the development of flea eggs. The medication does not kill adult
fleas.
Generic Name
Milbemycin Oxime and Lufenuron
Brand Name(s)
Sentinel (Novartis)
What is this medication used for
Sentinel is used in the prevention of heartworm disease and in the
control of hookworm, roundworm and whipworm. Sentinel is also used
to control fleas by preventing the development of flea eggs. The
medication does not kill adult fleas.
Availability
Sentinel is available by prescription as chewable Flavor Tabs.
How this medicine should be used
Sentinel is indicated for use in dogs and puppies four weeks of age
and older, and two pounds body weight or greater. The usual dose of
Sentinel for dogs 2-10 pounds is 2.3mg/46mg, 11-25 pounds is
5.75mg/115mg, 26-50 pounds is 11.5mg/230mg and 51-100 pounds is
23mg/460mg given once a month year round. An alternate treatment is
to give this medication once a month during the mosquito season and
also one month after the season ends.
What are the side effects
Side effects of Sentinel are rare although some animals may exhibit
depression, drowsiness, vomiting, itching, hives, loss of appetite,
diarrhea, seizures, convulsions, hypersalivation and weakness.
What special precautions are there
This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it. The
pet should be tested for heartworm disease before starting this
medication. If the pet has been off heartworm preventative for 6
months or more, retest in 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6
months to mature, will cause a positive test result. Because humans
can contract hookworm and roundworm from animals it is important to
maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate
fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet
rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily
cleanup of stools is recommended.
In the event of overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store this medication
Keep this medication in the original box. Do not remove the tablet
from the foil wrap until ready to give the medication. Keep this
medication out of the reach of children and pets.
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