Iverhart Max prevents canine heartworm disease. It also treats and controls roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. Iverhart Max requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
For: Dogs (8 weeks of age and weighing at least 6 lbs)
Benefits:
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Tasty chewable tablets (pork liver cereal based with artificial beef)
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Easy to administer
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Given once a month
How it works: Iverhart Max is an anthelminthic (dewormer). The ingredient pyrantel pamoate is used to treat and control roundworms and hookworms in dogs. Praziquantel is used for treating and controlling tapeworms.
Cautions: Side effects of Iverhart Max are rare, but may include lethargy, limpness, salivation, shaking, diarrhea, decreased appetite, licking lips, and belching. Do not give Iverhart Max to your pet if already giving a different heartworm medication. The safe use of this drug has not been evaluated in pregnant or lactating bitches.
More Information:
Brand Name Iverhart Max (Virbac)
Generic Name Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate/Praziquantel (eye-ver-mek’-tin pie-ran’-tell pam’-oh-ate prah-zee-kwan’-tell)
What is the most important information I should know about Iverhart Max: Iverhart Max is a prescription medication available as chewable tablets in four strengths for dogs of different weights. Iverhart Max is packaged in boxes of 6 tablets and 12 tablets each tablet individually foil wrapped. It is important for the pet to consume the entire tablet. Iverhart Max should be used in dogs at least 8 weeks of age and no weight requirements. Iverhart Max is for use in dogs only.
What is Iverhart Max: Ivermectin is an anthelminthic (dewormer) used for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. Pyrantel pamoate is used for treating and controlling roundworms and hookworms in dogs. Praziquantel is used for treating and controlling tapeworms. It is recommended that heartworm prevention is used year round.
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Iverhart Max to my pet: Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to the medication or any of it's individual ingredients.
How should this medication be given: Give Iverhart Max exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. The usual dose of Iverhart Max in toy dogs 6 to 12 pounds is 34mcg/28.5mg/28.5mg (Magenta), for small dogs 12.1 to 25 pounds is 68mcg/57mg/57mg (Blue), for medium dogs 25.1 to 50 pounds is 136mcg/114mg/114mg (Green) and for large dogs 50.1 to 100 pounds is 272mcg/228mg/228mg (Brown). For dogs over 100 pounds the appropriate combination of strengths is used. Remove only one tablet at a time from the foil backed blister card. Iverhart Max can be given as a treat by hand or mixed with a small amount of food. Store the remainder in the original box they came in to protect from light. Store Iverhart Max at room temperature. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and pets. In addition, the safe use of this drug has not been evaluated in pregnant or lactating bitches.
What happens if I miss giving a dose:Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, diarrhea and incoordination.
What should I avoid while giving Iverhart Max to my pet: If the dog has not taken heartworm preventative for 6 months or less, start the medication and test for heartworms after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive heartworm test result. Because humans can contract hookworm and tapeworm 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.
What are the possible side effects of Iverhart Max: Side effects of Iverhart Max are rare but may include lethargy, limpness, salivation, shaking, diarrhea, decreased appetite, licking lips and belching.
What other drugs will affect Iverhart Max: Do not give Iverhart Max to your pet if already taking an alternate heartworm medication.
Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Iverhart Max written for health professionals that you may read.
Directions:
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Give Iverhart Max Flavored Chewables once a month on the same day of each month year round.
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Iverhart Max Flavored Chewables can be given by hand, mixed intact with a small amount of food, or placed in the back of the dog’s mouth for forced swallowing.
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Watch dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been swallowed. If it is not completely swallowed, give one more full recommended dose as soon as possible.
Tip: Do not remove chewable from its wrapper until ready to give to pet.
worked on all of them. I rescued the german shep and terrie mix, they had worms and walmart and petsmart didnt have the dewormer so i went onpost and they introduced me to this product. the two puupies pooped out all of the worms that they had n 3hrs.
This is the only heartworm medication that I've found that protects from roundworms, hookworms AND tapeworms. All of the other heartworm medication out there only protects against roundworms/hookworms OR tapeworms. I feel confident that this is the best medication for my dog. The only bad thing is that my dog doesnt' like the taste too much, but if I wrap it in a piece of cheese she gobbles it down faster than anything. Also, if you buy it at the right time, it's also the cheapest heartworm medication you can buy so you definitely get your money's worth. I would recommend this heartworm medication for every dog.
We love Iverhart Max! It's reasonably priced and our dog has done very well while taking it--he's always heartworm free. We give it to him in a small piece of cheese or a teaspoon of peanut butter. He always loves that beginning of the month treat!
I give my Lab. a chewable 1st of every month. This morning I couldn't remember if I had given her her dose on New Years Day. So I gave her a dose this morning. If I did give her a dose on the 1st of January would this dose be of any harm to her? Thank you, Jim
If you are giving your pet Iverhart Max your pet should be protected from getting tapeworms. If your pet has tapeworms and you are not using Iverhart Max, you can give your dog one dose of Dog Worms3 based on your pet's weight.
Great question. The answer is no. While Iverhart Max will treat and prevent tapeworm infection, it does not prevent or kill the fleas that can cause tapeworm. You would still need to use a flea preventative along with Iverhart Max.
This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian. Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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