Helmikill-Pet

The product in the image is Helmikill-Pet Tablets, a broad-spectrum deworming medication for dogs and cats. It is manufactured by Alvid Pet (a brand under ANI Healthcare).

Key Ingredients & Action

The tablets contain a combination of three active anthelmintic (anti-worm) agents:

Praziquantel (50 mg): Targets and eliminates tapeworms.

Pyrantel Pamoate (144 mg): Paralyzes and removes roundworms and hookworms.

Febantel (150 mg): Blocks the energy metabolism of parasites, specifically targeting whipworms.

Common Uses

This medication is used to treat and control multiple types of intestinal parasites:

Tapeworms (e.g., Dipylidium caninum, Taenia species).

Hookworms (e.g., Ancylostoma caninum).

Roundworms/Ascarids (e.g., Toxocara canis).

Whipworms (Trichuris vulpis).

Administration & Dosage

Dosage: The standard dose is typically 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight.

Administration: These are “melt in mouth,” chicken-flavored tablets that can be given directly or mixed with food. No fasting is required before or after treatment.

Routine Use: For routine control, pets are generally treated every three months