Interceptor Plus Prevention for Heartworm + 4 Other Worms for Dogs

What is Interceptor Plus (milbemycin oxime/praziquantel)?

If your dog is only protected from heartworm disease, there’s a gap in their coverage. Close the gap with Interceptor Plus. Interceptor Plus also treats and controls four other major worms including adult roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm infections in dogs and puppies. That’s protection against more types of worms than Heartgard Plus. Unlike Interceptor Plus, both Heartgard Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) and Simparica Trio (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) do not cover tapeworm or whipworm.*

When untreated, intestinal worms can cause discomfort and fatigue with diarrhea, weight loss, anemia and more. That’s why Interceptor Plus makes dosing easy and convenient with 5-in-1 protection in a tasty, chicken-flavored chew. No need to hide pills in food-pockets. This chewable heartworm prevention goes down easy and keeps the protection going strong for a month.

Interceptor Plus heartworm prevention is only available by prescription. Dogs must be at least six weeks old and weigh 2.0 - 8.0 lbs. to use this dose of Interceptor Plus.

Never miss a monthly treatment when you subscribe to convenient, regular doorstep deliveries of 1-dose, 6-dose or 12-dose packs. Before starting any heartworm prevention program, it’s important for your veterinarian to test your dog for an existing heartworm infection. At your next visit, tell your veterinarian you want PLUS-level protection for your loyal pup so you can enjoy peace of mind in all of their favorite places – from the backyard to the dog park.

Interceptor Plus is a trademark of Elanco or its affiliates. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners

*Heartgard Plus protects against heartworm disease, hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala, A. braziliense), and roundworms. Simparica TRIO protects against heartworm disease, hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala), and roundworms.

NOTE: To protect your dog from flea and ticks, try Credelio.

For:

Dogs and Puppies over 6 weeks of age and weighing more than 2 pounds

Benefits:

• Interceptor PLUS protects against more types of worms* than other formulas
• Tasty, monthly chicken-flavored chew with real chicken, making dosing easy
• Prevents heartworm disease plus treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm, whipworm and tapeworm infections
• Covers worms* commonly found in dog parks trails, backyards or carried by mosquitoes
• Delivers protection for a full month
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How does Interceptor Plus work?

Interceptor Plus contains the active ingredient milbemycin oxime to prevent heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis as well as treat and control roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. It also contains praziquantel, which treats tapeworm infection.

Cautions:

For use in dogs and puppies over 6 weeks of age and weighing more than 2 pounds only. Do not use in cats or in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Treatment with fewer than 6 monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. The safety of Interceptor Plus has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding or in lactating females.

Brand Name

Interceptor Plus

Generic Name

Milbemycin Oxime (mil-beh-my-sin ox-eem), praziquantel (pr'z-kwn'tl)

Manufacturer:

Elanco

What is the most important thing I should know about Interceptor Plus?

Interceptor Plus is used for the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, and for the treatment and control of adult roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), adult whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) and adult tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis, Dipylidium canium, Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus) infections in dogs and puppies over 6 weeks in age and weighing over 2 lbs. Prior to administration of Interceptor Plus (milbemycin oxime/praziquantel), dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections.

How should Interceptor Plus be given?

Interceptor Plus should be administered orally, once every month, at the minimum dosage of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) milbemycin oxime, and 2.28 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) praziquantel. For heartworm prevention, give once monthly for at least 6 months after exposure. Dogs weighing 2-8 lbs should be given one Interceptor Plus chewable tablet (Orange Box) monthly. Dogs weighing 8.1-25 lbs should be given one Interceptor Plus chewable tablet (Green Box) monthly. Dogs weighing 25.1-50 lbs should be given one Interceptor Plus chewable tablet (Yellow Box) monthly. Dogs weighing 50.1-100 lbs should be given one Interceptor Plus chewable tablet (Blue Box) monthly.

What are the potential side effects of Interceptor Plus?

The following adverse reactions have been reported in dogs after administration of milbemycin oxime or praziquantel: vomiting, diarrhea, depression/lethargy, ataxia, weight loss, convulsions, weakness, and salivation.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Interceptor Plus?

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 Plus?

Contact your veterinarian immediately.

What other drugs will affect Interceptor Plus?

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