Kiwof (Praziquantel & Pyrantel Pamoate) Chew Tabs

Kiwof Easy Chews general information

What is Kiwof Easy Chews used for?

Kiwof Easy Chews 20/230 are used as a multi spectrum de-wormer for cats only.  Kiwof Easy Chew tablets are effective in the control of most common gastrointestinal worms, including the roundworms (ascarids) Toxicara cati and Toxascaris leonine; and the hookworms Ancylostoma stenocephala, Ancylostoma tubaeforme and Uncinaria brazilense.  They are also effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes), including Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaformis.  Kiwof Easy Chews for cats can also be used in combination with other treatments such as medications for the prevention of heartworm, fleas and ticks; also, vaccinations, but should not be used in combination with other deworming medications.  Kiwof Easy Chews can be given directly to your cat or disguised in food and are easy to use.

How does Kiwof Easy Chews work?

Kiwof Easy Chew tablets 20/230 for cats contain a combination of two anthelmintic drugs, which is a drug that kills and dispels parasitic worms (helminths).  Praziquantel in Kiwof Easy Chews is an anthelmintic that is effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes) and works by interfering with the tapeworm’s ability to protect itself against its host, causing the tapeworm to lose resistance to digestion by the host’s digestive enzymes.  The tapeworm becomes disintegrated and is then removed by the host’s immune system, which destroys the tapeworm before it can be passed out in stools.  Pyrantel in Kiwof Easy Chews is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent that is effective against roundworms and hookworms that attach to the wall of the host’s intestine by small teeth or suckers.  It works by blocking nerve transmission causing sudden muscular contraction followed by paralysis.  This causes the worm to lose its grip on the intestine wall and fall off; it then becomes paralysed and dies and is passed out in the stools.  Although these drugs are effective against parasitic worms in the intestine, they are not well absorbed into the blood of the host and therefore, have minimal side effects.  

What does Kiwof Easy Chews contain?

Kiwof Plus Easy Chew tablets for cats contain a combination of two active ingredients, the anthelmintic drugs praziquantel (20mg) and pyrantel pamoate (230mg) that are used in combination as a multi spectrum de-wormer for cats. 

Treating intestinal worms with Kiwof Easy Chews

Kiwof Easy Chew tablets 20/230 contain a combination of two ingredients, the anthelmintic drugs praziquantel (20mg) and pyrantel pamoate (230mg) that are used in combination as a multi spectrum de-wormer for cats.  Kiwof Easy Chews are effective in the control of most common gastrointestinal worms, including the roundworms (ascarids) Toxicara cati and Toxascaris leonine; and the hookworms Ancylostoma stenocephala, Ancylostoma tubaeforme and Uncinaria brazilense.  They are also effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes), including Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaformis.  Praziquantel in Kiwof Easy Chews is an anthelmintic that is effective against intestinal tapeworms (cestodes) and works by interfering with the tapeworm’s ability to protect itself against its host, causing the tapeworm to lose resistance to digestion by the host digestive enzymes.  The tapeworm becomes disintegrated and is then removed by the host’s immune system, which destroys the tapeworm before it can be passed out in stools.  Pyrantel in Kiwof Easy Chews is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent that is effective against roundworms and hookworms that attach to the wall of the host’s intestine by small teeth or suckers.  It works by blocking nerve transmission causing sudden muscular contraction followed by paralysis.  This causes the worm to lose its grip on the intestine wall and fall off; it then becomes paralysed and dies and is passed out in the stools.  Although these drugs are effective against parasitic worms in the intestine, they are not well absorbed into the blood of the host and therefore, have minimal side effects. 

What are the side effects of Kiwof Easy Chews?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Kiwof Easy Chew tablest for cats include vomiting, diarrhoea, salivation and temporary loss of appetite. 

When should Kiwof Easy Chews not be used?

You should not give Kiwof Easy Chews to your cat if your cat:

• is allergic to praziquantel, pyrantel pamoate or any ingredients in Kiwof Easy Chews
• is pregnant, without discussion with your veterinarian
• is a kitten less than 6 weeks old
• is taking a piperazine deworming medication

How should Kiwof Easy Chews be used?

You should give your cat one dose of Kiwof Easy Chew tablets directly by hand or added to their food, and no starvation is needed before or after treatment. You should repeat the treatment once every 3 months for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional, to prevent recurrence of infection.  If your cat has a heavy roundworm infestation you can give a repeat dose after 14 days. 

For kittens under 6 weeks old give one dose of Kiwof Easy Chew tablets at 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks and then monthly up to 6 months.  You should repeat the treatment once every 3 months for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional, to prevent recurrence of infection.  Lactating cats should be treated at the same time as the kittens.

The dose you give should depend on your cat’s body weight.  Each should be given as a single dose.  The recommended dose rate is 57.5mg/kg pyrantel and 5mg/kg praziquantel, which is equivalent to one tablet per 4kg (9lb) body weight.

• 2kg (4.4lbs)                         half tablet
• 2-4kg (4.4-8.8lbs)                one tablet
• 4-6kg (8.8-13.2lbs)              one and a half tablet

How long should you give Kiwof Easy Chews ?

You should give your cat or kitten the appropriate dose for their body weight of Kiwof Easy Chew tablets for as long as recommended by your veterinarian professional, to prevent recurrence of infection. 

Missed dose of Kiwof Easy Chews

If you miss a dose of Kiwof Easy Chews give it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not give a double dose.

How should Kiwof Easy Chews be stored?

You should store your Kiwof Easy Chews below 25°C in a cool dry place and protect from light.