1. Where can I get INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs?
INTERCEPTOR® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs® are available only through your veterinarian. If you are unable to locate a veterinarian that is currently dispensing INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs, please call our Customer Service at 1-800-332-2761 and Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. will be happy to help you locate one.
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2. Do INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs have any side effects?
In a small percentage of dogs, the following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of INTERCEPTOR® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs®: depression/lethargy, vomiting, ataxia, anorexia, diarrhea, convulsions, weakness and hypersalivation. The number of reported reactions is very small in relation to the number of animals receiving treatment with INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs. As with other heartworm preventives, dogs must be tested for heartworm prior to using INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic effects may occur. For full product information, see product label.
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3. What if my dog weighs over 100 pounds?
That's no problem. Your veterinarian can provide you with the correct dosage.
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4. Can my puppy take INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs?
Yes, INTERCEPTOR® Flavor Tabs® are safe for puppies four weeks of age or older, and weighing two pounds or more. As with other heartworm preventives, dogs must be tested for heartworm prior to using INTERCEPTOR® Flavor Tabs®. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic side effects may occur. For full product information, see product label.
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5. Can INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs be used in collies?
Yes. INTERCEPTOR® Flavor Tabs® have been tested safely in over 75 breeds of dogs, including collies, pregnant females, breeding males and females, and puppies over two weeks of age. No adverse drug interactions were observed. As with other heartworm preventives, dogs must be tested for heartworm prior to using INTERCEPTOR® Flavor Tabs®. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic side effects may occur. For full product information, see product label.
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6. How safe are INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs?
INTERCEPTOR® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs® have been tested to satisfy FDA requirements (NADA #140-915, Approved by FDA). They have been used worldwide for over 15 years, and are even safe for puppies as young as four weeks, weighing over two pounds. Millions of dog owners and their veterinarians trust INTERCEPTOR. As with other heartworm preventives, dogs must be tested for heartworm prior to using INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurological side effects may occur. For full product information, see product label.
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7. Can I use INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs with other medications?
INTERCEPTOR® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs® have been tested safely in over 75 different breeds of dogs. During the field trials, dogs were exposed to a variety of veterinary products including vaccines, anthelmintics, ectoparasiticides, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, cortiscosteroids, hormones and opthalmic and dermatologic preparations. No adverse drug interactions were observed. As with other heartworm preventives, dogs must be tested for heartworm prior to using INTERCEPTOR Flavor Tabs. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic side effects may occur. For full product information, see product label.
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