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Table 3 Macrocyclic lactones tested for the prevention of Dirofilaria repens infections in dogs

From: Recent advances on Dirofilaria repens in dogs and humans in Europe

Active ingredient

Formulation

Dosage

Ivermectin

Tablet/Chewable

6 μg/kg

Ivermectin + Praziquantel

Chewable

6 μg/kg + 5mg/kg

Ivermectn + Doxycycline

Chewable + Tablet

6 μg/kg + 10mg/kg

Doramectin

Injectable

0.4 mg/kg

Milbemycin oxime + Praziquantel

Chewable

0.5–5 mg/kg

Moxidectin

Injectable

0.17 mg/kg

Moxidectin + Imidacloprid

Spot-on

2.5–10 mg/kg

Selamectin

Spot-on

6 mg/kg