Panoramis

Panoramis (Spinosad/Milbemycin Oxime) functions as both a worm treatment for dogs and a flea control medicine. It works by ridding the animal`s body of parasitic worms and killing fleas. This in turn helps to stop flea infestations and offers benefits in the management of flea allergy dermatitis. Heartworm disease can also be prevented. When used as a dewormer, it is active against whipworm (trichuris vulpis), hookworm (ancylostoma caninum) and roundworm (Toxocara canis). These tablets are made by combining 2 ingredients, which exhibit different modes of actions against the many pests that can harm dogs.

Spinosad is classified as an insecticide. Experts have stated that it works by targeting the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors of the insects, which causes tremors, motor neuron disruption and hyperexcitation of the fleas, eventually killing them. Milbemycin oxime exhibits anthelmintic properties. It acts in the muscular and nerve cells of the parasites, and affects cell permeability. This paralyzes and kills the parasites. Heartworm is a serious parasite that is transmitted to dogs via mosquito bites. Many dogs do not exhibit symptoms until the disease has become serious. Regular treatment with this medicine can help prevent dogs from developing heartworm disease.

Panoramis (Spinosad/Milbemycin Oxime) chewable tablets are available in 4 different strengths. One variety contains 270mg of spinosad and 4.5mg of milbemycin oxime, and is used to treat dogs in the 4.6kg to 9kg weight range. Another version has 560mg of spinosad and 9.3mg of milbemycin oxine and is used for dogs in the 9.1kg to 18kg weight range. Dogs weighing between 18.1kg and 27kg are treated with the tablets which contain 810mg of spinosad and 13.5mg of milbemycin, and finally, dogs in the 27.1kg to 54kg weight range are treated with the tablets that have 1620mg of spinosad and 27mg of milbemycin. Owners should administer the tablet to their dog together with food, as this will help make sure that it works effectively. Veterinarians may require that your dog be tested for heartworm before beginning treatment.

Possible side effects that dogs treated with Panoramis (Spinosad/Milbemycin Oxime) may suffer from include:

• Tiredness
• Dermatitis
• An itchy sensation
• Redness affecting the skin
• Lower than normal appetite

Owners must notify the veterinarian if their dog suffers from any side effects. Should your animal become sick, bring it to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Panoramis (Spinosad/Milbemycin Oxime) tablets are only to be given to animals. This medicine must never be used for the treatment of humans.

Because this medicine works as an internal treatment for fleas, dogs may be bathed and washed as usual without any effects on how well the medicine works.