For veterinary use. Administer as directed by a licensed veterinarian. Do not use in pregnant cats. Not for use in kittens under 6 weeks of age. Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Oriheal Pet Dee Wom-C Deworming Tablets for Cats (1 Strip)
Oriheal Pet Dee Wom-C is a palatable broad-spectrum veterinary deworming tablet for cats, combining Praziquantel 20mg and Pyrantel Pamoate 230mg per tablet. Praziquantel is a cestocidal agent effective against tapeworms; Pyrantel Pamoate is a nematocidal agent effective against roundworms and hookworms. Together they provide broad-spectrum coverage against the major gastrointestinal helminth parasites of cats in a single palatable tablet. Administer as directed by a licensed veterinarian.
Composition
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Praziquantel — 20mg per tablet: Synthetic acylated isoquinoline-pyrazine cestocidal anthelmintic; mechanism of action — increases cell membrane permeability to calcium ions in cestodes (tapeworms), causing tegumental muscle spasm, paralysis, and death of the parasite; highly effective against Dipylidium caninum (flea tapeworm) and Taenia taeniaeformis; absorbed orally and distributed systemically
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Pyrantel Pamoate — 230mg per tablet: Tetrahydropyrimidine nematocidal anthelmintic; mechanism of action — depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent; acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist causing spastic paralysis of nematodes (roundworms and hookworms); poorly absorbed from the GI tract, acts locally in the intestinal lumen; effective against Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala
- Palatable tablet excipients — confirm from Oriheal Pet Dee Wom-C product label
Therapeutic Class
- Veterinary broad-spectrum anthelmintic tablet for cats — Praziquantel (cestocide) + Pyrantel Pamoate (nematocide) combination; roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm treatment in cats
Indications — Parasite Coverage
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Roundworms (Nematoda): Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina
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Hookworms (Nematoda): Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala
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Tapeworms (Cestoda): Dipylidium caninum (flea tapeworm — requires concurrent flea control for prevention of re-infection), Taenia taeniaeformis
Dosage
- Administer as directed by a licensed veterinarian or as per the dosage guide on the product box
- Dosage is based on body weight — confirm weight-based dose from the Oriheal Pet Dee Wom-C product label
- Tablets can be administered directly or hidden in food; the palatable formulation improves voluntary acceptance in cats
Contraindications
- Do not use in pregnant cats — Praziquantel and Pyrantel Pamoate are contraindicated in pregnancy
- Not for use in kittens under 6 weeks of age
- Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds — risk of antagonism and adverse neuromuscular effects
- Confirm suitability for lactating queens from product label or veterinarian before use
Safety Information
- For veterinary use only — administer under veterinary guidance
- Dipylidium caninum (flea tapeworm) re-infection occurs through ingestion of flea larvae; concurrent veterinary flea control treatment is essential to prevent re-infection after deworming
- Toxocara cati is a zoonotic parasite — maintain appropriate hygiene when handling cats and their faeces; wash hands thoroughly after handling
- Regular deworming schedules should be maintained as directed by a veterinarian based on the cat's lifestyle, hunting behaviour, and flea exposure risk
- Discontinue if adverse reaction is observed; consult a veterinarian
- Keep out of reach of children; store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight