Ingredients

Sentinel Green for Dogs 11-25 lbs: Active Ingredient (per tablet) Amount Milbemycin Oxime 5.75 mg Lufenuron 115 mg

Sentinel Yellow for Dogs 26-50 lbs: Active Ingredient (per tablet) Amount Milbemycin Oxime 11.5 mg Lufenuron 230 mg

Sentinel White for Dogs 51-100 lbs: Active Ingredient (per tablet) Amount Milbemycin Oxime 23 mg Lufenuron 460 mg

Directions

Dosage & Administration: Give Sentinel exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. The usual dose of Sentinel for dogs 2 to 10 pounds is 2.3mg/46mg, 11 to 25 pounds is 5.75mg/115mg, 26 to 50 pounds is 11.5mg/230mg and 51 to 100 pounds is 23mg/460mg given once a month year-round. For dogs over 100 pounds give the appropriate combination of tablets. Heartworm testing should be performed prior to the start of prevention therapy. If your pet is off Sentinel for 6 months or less, re-start the medication and test after 6 months since microfilaria, that take 6 months to mature, will result in a positive test result. Store Sentinel at room temperature. Do not remove the tablet from its wrapper until ready to give the medicine. Keep this medication away from children and pets. Consult your veterinarian for pregnant or lactating dogs.

Directions:

Give Sentinel Flavor Tabs once a month on the same day of each month year-round.

Sentinel Flavor Tabs is for use in dogs only. Do not give to cats.

Watch your dog closely following dosing to be sure the entire dose has been swallowed. If it is not completely swallowed, give one more full recommended dose as soon as possible.

Tip: Do not remove Sentinel from its wrapper until ready to give to your pet.

Dosage: Pet Weight Dosage Dogs/puppies: (4 weeks of age or older) 2-10 lbs Give 1 Flavor Tab every month(Brown Box) 11-25 lbs Give 1 Flavor Tab every month(Green Box)   26-50 lbs Give 1 Flavor Tab every month(Yellow Box)   51-100 lbs Give 1 Flavor Tab every month(White Box)   Over 100 lbs Give combination of Flavor Tabs based on weight Cats: X X Horses: X X Storage: Should be stored at room temperature between 59° and 77° F.

Sentinel Brown for Dogs 2-10 lbs: Active Ingredient (per tablet) Amount Milbemycin Oxime 2.3 mg Lufenuron 46 mg

What happens if I miss giving a dose: Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include depression, drowsiness, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures, and weakness.

What should I avoid while giving Sentinel to my pet: Because humans can contract hookworms and roundworms from animals, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on your pet and in the household and to not feed your pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.

What are the possible side effects of Sentinel: Side effects of Sentinel are rare although some animals may exhibit depression, drowsiness, vomiting, itching, hives, loss of appetite, diarrhea, hypersalivation, seizures, and weakness. If these or other symptoms develop contact your veterinarian.

What other drugs will affect Sentinel: While Sentinel is safe to use in dogs at risk for MDRI-allele mutation (Australian Shepherds, Collies, Shelties,etc.), unless tested normal, caution is advised if the pet is also being given amiodarone (Cordarone), azole antifungals such as ketoconazole, carvedilol (Coreg), cyclosporine (Atopica), diltiazem (Cardizem), erthromycin (Ery-Tabs) or clarithromycin (Biaxin), quinidine, spironolactone (Adlactone), tamoxifen, and verapamil (Calan). Do not give Sentinel to your pet if already giving an alternate heartworm medication.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Sentinel to my pet: Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to the medication.

Cautions: Side effects are rare, though some animals may exhibit depression, drowsiness, vomiting, itching, hives, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or seizures. If these or other symptoms develop contact your veterinarian. Its important to maintain good personal hygiene, since humans can contract hookworms and roundworms. Its also important to eliminate fleas and to not feed your pet uncooked meat or fish. To prevent re-infection, clean up stools on a daily basis. Consult your veterinarian for pregnant or lactating dogs.

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