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What is Interceptor (milbemycin oxime)?

Interceptor Flavor Tabs are a palatable once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworms, and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworm infections in dogs. Interceptor for cats is the only oral monthly preventative that protects against heartworms and removes adult roundworms and adult hookworms. Interceptor requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs (4 weeks of age and weighing over 2 lbs), Cats (6 weeks of age and weighing over 1.5 lbs)

Benefits:

  • Given once a month
  • Easy to administer
  • Broad spectrum activity

How does Interceptor work?

Interceptor Flavor Tabs eliminate the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and the adult stage of hookworm, roundworm, and in dogs, whipworm infestations. The anthelmintic activity (destroying parasitic worms) of the active ingredient milbemycin oxime is believed to be a result of interfering with the invertebrates' neurotransmission.

Cautions:

Side effects of Interceptor are rare, but some animals may show signs of depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures, and weakness. If these or other symptoms develop, contact your veterinarian. Since humans can contract hookworm and roundworm from animals, you should maintain good personal hygiene. To prevent reinfection, cleaning up stool daily is recommended. Don't give your pet Interceptor if you are already administering another heartworm preventative.

Brand Name:

Interceptor (Elanco Animal Health)

Generic Name:

Milbemycin Oxime (mil-beh-my-sin ox-eem)

What is the most important information I should know about Interceptor?

Interceptor is a prescription medication FDA approved for use in dogs and cats. Interceptor is available as artificial beef (derived from pork and soy protein) flavored chewable tablets. The usual dose of Interceptor for dogs 2 to 10 pounds is 2.3mg (brown box), 11 to 25 pounds is 5.75mg (green box), 26 to 50 pounds is 11.5mg (yellow box) and 51 to 100 pounds is 23mg (white box) given once a month year round. The usual dose of Interceptor for cats 1.5 to 6 pounds is 5.75mg (green box), 6.1 to 12 pounds is 11.5mg (yellow box) and 12.1 to 25 lbs is 23mg (white box) given once a month year round. Safety in heartworm-positive cats hasn't been established.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Interceptor to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to Interceptor or milbemycin.

How should Interceptor be given?

Give Interceptor exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If your pet is off Interceptor for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive test result. Store Interceptor at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets. Interceptor is safe for pregnant or lactating dogs at a normal dose level. Safety in breeding, pregnant and lactating queens and breeding toms hasn't been established.

What are the possible side effects of Interceptor?

Side effects of Interceptor are rare although some animals may exhibit depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures and weakness. If these or other symptoms develop contact your veterinarian.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Interceptor?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Interceptor?

Contact your veterinarian immediately.

What should I avoid while giving Interceptor to my pet?

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 your pet and in the household. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.

What other drugs will affect Interceptor?

Do not give Interceptor to your pet if your pet is already taking an alternate heartworm medication.

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Interceptor Directions:

  • Give Interceptor Flavor Tabs once a month on the same day of each month year round.
  • Interceptor Flavor Tabs can be given to dogs and cats.
  • Watch pet 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 from its wrapper until ready to give to pet.

Interceptor Dosage for Dogs/Puppies: (4 weeks of age or older)
WeightDosage
2-10 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Brown Box)
11-25 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Green Box)
26-50 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Yellow Box)
51-100 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (White Box)
Over 100 lbsGive combination of Flavor Tabs based on weight
Interceptor Dosage for Cats/Kittens: (6 weeks of age or older)
WeightDosage
1.5-6 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Green Box)
6.1-12 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Yellow Box)
12.1-25 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (White Box)
Over 25 lbsGive combination of Flavor Tabs based on weight
Interceptor Dosage for Horses:
Horses
Do not use!
Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature between 59° and 77° F.

Interceptor Ingredients:

Interceptor Brown (Dogs 2-10 lbs)
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime2.3 mg
Interceptor Green (Dogs 11-25 lbs, Cats 1.5-6 lbs)
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime5.75 mg
Interceptor Yellow (Dogs 26-50 lbs, Cats 6.1-12 lbs)
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime11.5 mg
Interceptor White (Dogs 51-100 lbs, Cats 12.1-25 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime23 mg
Product Details
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What is Interceptor (milbemycin oxime)?

Interceptor Flavor Tabs are a palatable once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworms, and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworm infections in dogs. Interceptor for cats is the only oral monthly preventative that protects against heartworms and removes adult roundworms and adult hookworms. Interceptor requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs (4 weeks of age and weighing over 2 lbs), Cats (6 weeks of age and weighing over 1.5 lbs)

Benefits:

  • Given once a month
  • Easy to administer
  • Broad spectrum activity

How does Interceptor work?

Interceptor Flavor Tabs eliminate the tissue stage of heartworm larvae and the adult stage of hookworm, roundworm, and in dogs, whipworm infestations. The anthelmintic activity (destroying parasitic worms) of the active ingredient milbemycin oxime is believed to be a result of interfering with the invertebrates' neurotransmission.

Cautions:

Side effects of Interceptor are rare, but some animals may show signs of depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures, and weakness. If these or other symptoms develop, contact your veterinarian. Since humans can contract hookworm and roundworm from animals, you should maintain good personal hygiene. To prevent reinfection, cleaning up stool daily is recommended. Don't give your pet Interceptor if you are already administering another heartworm preventative.

Brand Name:

Interceptor (Elanco Animal Health)

Generic Name:

Milbemycin Oxime (mil-beh-my-sin ox-eem)

What is the most important information I should know about Interceptor?

Interceptor is a prescription medication FDA approved for use in dogs and cats. Interceptor is available as artificial beef (derived from pork and soy protein) flavored chewable tablets. The usual dose of Interceptor for dogs 2 to 10 pounds is 2.3mg (brown box), 11 to 25 pounds is 5.75mg (green box), 26 to 50 pounds is 11.5mg (yellow box) and 51 to 100 pounds is 23mg (white box) given once a month year round. The usual dose of Interceptor for cats 1.5 to 6 pounds is 5.75mg (green box), 6.1 to 12 pounds is 11.5mg (yellow box) and 12.1 to 25 lbs is 23mg (white box) given once a month year round. Safety in heartworm-positive cats hasn't been established.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Interceptor to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to Interceptor or milbemycin.

How should Interceptor be given?

Give Interceptor exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If your pet is off Interceptor for 6 months or less, start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive test result. Store Interceptor at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets. Interceptor is safe for pregnant or lactating dogs at a normal dose level. Safety in breeding, pregnant and lactating queens and breeding toms hasn't been established.

What are the possible side effects of Interceptor?

Side effects of Interceptor are rare although some animals may exhibit depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures and weakness. If these or other symptoms develop contact your veterinarian.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Interceptor?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Interceptor?

Contact your veterinarian immediately.

What should I avoid while giving Interceptor to my pet?

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 your pet and in the household. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.

What other drugs will affect Interceptor?

Do not give Interceptor to your pet if your pet is already taking an alternate heartworm medication.

See more
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Interceptor Directions:

  • Give Interceptor Flavor Tabs once a month on the same day of each month year round.
  • Interceptor Flavor Tabs can be given to dogs and cats.
  • Watch pet 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 from its wrapper until ready to give to pet.

Interceptor Dosage for Dogs/Puppies: (4 weeks of age or older)
WeightDosage
2-10 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Brown Box)
11-25 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Green Box)
26-50 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Yellow Box)
51-100 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (White Box)
Over 100 lbsGive combination of Flavor Tabs based on weight
Interceptor Dosage for Cats/Kittens: (6 weeks of age or older)
WeightDosage
1.5-6 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Green Box)
6.1-12 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (Yellow Box)
12.1-25 lbsGive 1 Flavor Tab every month (White Box)
Over 25 lbsGive combination of Flavor Tabs based on weight
Interceptor Dosage for Horses:
Horses
Do not use!
Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature between 59° and 77° F.

Ingredients
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Interceptor Ingredients:

Interceptor Brown (Dogs 2-10 lbs)
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime2.3 mg
Interceptor Green (Dogs 11-25 lbs, Cats 1.5-6 lbs)
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime5.75 mg
Interceptor Yellow (Dogs 26-50 lbs, Cats 6.1-12 lbs)
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime11.5 mg
Interceptor White (Dogs 51-100 lbs, Cats 12.1-25 lbs):
Active Ingredients (per flavor tab)Amount
Milbemycin Oxime23 mg
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NBD51
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Breed Chihuahua/terrier mix
Very effective
I have used Interceptor for decades for my various small dogs with excellent results and safety. There had been reports that Interceptor had breaks in protection but my dogs have always tested negative for heartworm and the targeted internal parasites. For a period of time it was not available in the US market so I had to order from a European supplier. I had been using Interceptor Plus for the last year but decided to go back to just the Interceptor due to lawsuits related to adverse side effects with the Plus version. The fewer chemicals in my dogs the better. Where heartworm risk exists all year long, which is the case in Florida, it is important that your pet receives heartworm preventative on the schedule required by manufacturer. Since most of my dogs inhale their food I break up the chews and mix with their meal of canned and dry dog food. Recurring iPhone reminder helps me keep them on schedule.
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vickila
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Breed Pomeranian
Never have to worry about heartworm
I've always used Interceptor on my Pomeranians and have never had any problems.
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Badgirl66
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Breed Chichuchua
My little chichuchua loves them for the size and flavor. He thinks there a snack!
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Nudge
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Breed King Charles Cavalier and a Heinz 57 rescue dog
Great Value
My dogs have been on Interceptor for 4 years and haven’t experienced any adverse side effects. I’m very pleased with the product
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Annette
1 year ago
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Breed Lab/SharPei
Works perfectly
Ruby Red was rescued from GA - Of course with Heartworm. When we adopted her, she was finished with the meds awaiting a heartworm negative test. We immediately put her on Intercepter and nearly 2 years later, she is heartworm free. We have used Intercepter on our last two dogs and both never contracted Heartworm. I swear by this.
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James
1 year ago
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I trust it
This was recommended very highly by who we bought Sami from and it's seemed to work very well. Heart worms etc from my understanding are a horrible way to die and if this prevents them ,and it seems to be doing that, then it's money well spent . I'd Like the price to come down a bit but it's not prohibitive and worth it in my opinion.
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Excellent
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migrammie
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Breed yorkie
works great
I have been using this for the past 11 years with no problem. Reasonable priced. Highly reccommend.
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