Simparica Trio

Simparica Trio for dogs weighing 

Product Identification: Simparica Trio 

This specific variant of Simparica Trio is designed for dogs in the weight range of >2.5 kg to 5 kg.

• Target Species: Dogs.

• Packaging Color: The packaging for this weight range is typically Purple.

• Tablet Appearance: A reddish-brown, pentagon-shaped chewable tablet with rounded edges.

Active Ingredients & Dosage

Each chewable tablet for this weight class contains a specific amount of three active ingredients:

• Sarolaner: 6 mg

• Moxidectin: 0.12 mg

• Pyrantel (as embonate): 25 mg

The standard dose is one tablet per month, which provides a range of 1.2–2.4 mg/kg of sarolaner, 0.024–0.048 mg/kg of moxidectin, and 5–10 mg/kg of pyrantel for a dog in the 2.5–5 kg weight bracket.

What It Protects Against

Simparica Trio is a broad-spectrum parasiticide that offers "triple protection." It is indicated for dogs with, or at risk from, mixed external and internal parasitic infestations.

• External Parasites (Ectoparasites):

  • Fleas: Treats flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis and C. canis) and can be used as part of a strategy for Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). It has immediate and persistent flea-killing activity for 5 weeks.

  • Ticks: Treats tick infestations (multiple species including Ixodes ricinus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) with persistent activity for 4-5 weeks.

  • Mites: Treats sarcoptic mange (caused by Sarcoptes scabiei), demodectic mange (caused by Demodex canis), and ear mites (Otodectes cynotis).

• Internal Parasites (Nematodes):

  • Heartworm: Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.

  • Intestinal Worms: Treats and controls hookworms (e.g., Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala) and roundworms (e.g., Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), including some immature stages.

  • Other Worms: Prevents and treats lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) and prevents eyeworm (Thelazia callipaeda) infection.

Administration & Safety

• How to Give: The tablet is palatable and can be administered with or without food. It can be given by hand, in a small amount of food, or directly into the mouth. Do not divide the tablets.

• Age & Weight: Safe for dogs from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 1.25 kg. For this specific 2.5-5 kg tablet, ensure your dog meets the minimum weight.

• Safety Considerations: The safety has not been established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs, so use in these animals is not recommended. It is well-tolerated in avermectin-sensitive breeds (like Collies), but the recommended dose should be strictly observed.

• Possible Side Effects: In very rare cases, mild and transient gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhea), systemic disorders (lethargy, anorexia), or neurological signs (tremor, ataxia) may occur.

• Human Warning: Accidental ingestion may be harmful to children. Administer immediately after removing from the blister pack and store packaging out of sight and reach of children.