Animal Health Solutions

Q2 2019

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Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. A family owned company, owned by veterinarians for veterinarians, since 1965 Sales on Scales 10% off J0825 series scales Any weigh you look at it, JorVet has you covered J0825 Portable Scale J0825M Portable Digital Scale Built in display J0825PM Walk-On Scale, 36"L J0825QM Walk-On Scale, 42"L J0825SS Portable Digital Scale CONSUMER BRIEF SUMMARY FOR INTERCEPTOR PLUS Information for Dog Owners – You should read this information before starting your dog on INTERCEPTOR PLUS. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. Talk with your veterinarian if there is something you do not understand or if you want to learn more about INTERCEPTOR PLUS. Always follow your veterinarian's instructions for giving your dog INTERCEPTOR PLUS. Ask your veterinarian, call 1-888-545-5973 or visit www.interceptorplus.com to obtain the full FDA-approved drug labeling. What is INTERCEPTOR PLUS? • INTERCEPTOR PLUS is a monthly chewable tablet, available by prescription only, used to: Prevent heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Treat and control adult roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), adult whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), and adult tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus multilocularis, Echinococcus granulosus and Dipylidium caninum) infections in dogs and puppies two pounds of body weight or greater and six weeks of age and older. What dogs should not use INTERCEPTOR PLUS? • Puppies less than 6 weeks of age or less than 2 pounds of body weight. The safety of INTERCEPTOR PLUS has not been evaluated in female dogs used for breeding or in lactating females. Ask your veterinarian about the use of INTERCEPTOR PLUS prior to use in these female dogs. How should I give INTERCEPTOR PLUS? • Prior to use, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections and treated at the discretion of the veterinarian. • For heartworm prevention, administer at monthly intervals beginning within 1 month of the dog's first seasonal exposure to mosquitoes and continuing until at least 6 months after exposure to mosquitoes. What is the most important information I should know about INTERCEPTOR PLUS? Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children. • Treatment with fewer than 6 monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. What are the most common side effects that may occur while my dog is taking INTERCEPTOR PLUS? • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Depression/Tiredness Other reported side effects include uncoordinated body movements, loss of appetite, convulsions, weakness and salivation. Tell your veterinarian if your dog experiences these or any other side effect. To report suspected adverse reactions, call 1-888-545-5973. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-888-FDA-VETS or http://www.fda.gov/ AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth. Interceptor, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. © 2018 Elanco or its affiliates. ICP CBS 26JUN2018

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