Piperazine

Why has my veterinarian prescribed this medicine?

Piperazine is used to control roundworms. Your veterinarian will advise a deworming programme for your pet.

How do I give this medication?

- Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.

- This medication is given by mouth, either directly or in food.

- Have a reminder system in place to indicate when the next dose should be given.

- DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed.

- DO NOT give more often than directed.

- Try not to miss giving any doses.

- It is important that puppies and kittens are weighed accurately before worming so that the correct dose can be given.

What if I miss giving a dose?

Give the dose as soon as possible and then resume the dosing programme advised by your veterinarian. Do not give the pet two doses at once.

How do I store this medicine?

Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

Potential side effects

- Although a drug has potential side effects, it does not mean that there is necessarily a high risk of any of these occurring. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is epileptic or if you think your pet may be pregnant.

- Piperazine can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors and incoordination. Contact your veterinarian if you notice these symptoms.

- Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

Possible drug interactions

- Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet.

- Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.

- Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.