Profender is a topical deworming medication that's prescribed by veterinarians to control and treat hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms in our feline companions. It's the only dewormer that can be used on your cats' skin to treat and control common intestinal parasites. Plus, it's easy to use for every pet parent's convenience.

Uses

Profender Topical Solution is indicated for the treatment and control of hookworm infections caused by Ancylostoma tubaeforme (adults, immature adults, and fourth stage larvae), roundworm infections caused by Toxocara cati (adults and fourth stage larvae), and tapeworm infections caused by Dipylidium caninum (adults) and Taenia taeniaeformis (adults) in cats.

Possible Side Effects

In a controlled, double-masked field safety study, owners administered PROFENDER Topical Solution to 606 cats. Adverse reactions reported by the cat owners included licking/excessive grooming in 18 cats (3.0%), scratching treatment site in 15 cats (2.5%), salivation in 10 cats (1.7%), lethargy in 10 cats (1.7%), alopecia in 8 cats (1.3%), agitation/nervousness in 7 cats (1.2%), vomiting in 6 cats (1.0%), diarrhea in 3 cats (0.5%), eye irritation in 3 cats (0.5%), respiratory irritation in 1 cat (0.2%) and shaking/tremors in 1 cat (0.2%). All adverse reactions were self-limiting.

Drug & Food Interactions

Before using Profender, please inform your veterinarian about any medications or supplements your pet is currently taking.

Precautions

Use with caution on sick or debilitated cats. HUMAN WARNINGS: Children should not contact application site for twenty-four (24) hours.

Ingredients

24 mg Emodepside and 96.1 mg Praziquantel.

Recommended Dosage

1 applicator

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature 59° - 86°F.

Dosage Chart

Color on Box    Weight Range   Volume   Strength                                                                   Dosage                                       

Green                 2.2-5.5 lbs         0.35 mL   7.5 mg Emodepside & 30 mg Praziquantel       Administer single topical dose

Orange               5.5-11 lbs          0.70 mL   15 mg Emodepside & 60.1 mg Praziquantel     Administer single topical dose

Purple                11-17.6 lbs        1.12 mL   24 mg Emodepside & 96.1 mg Praziquantel     Administer single topical dose