Virbac AH, Inc. is recalling four lots of IVERHART Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables, affecting approximately 18,500 display and tower units (nearly 1.2 million individual tablets). The medication is intended for heartworm prevention in dogs but was found to be contaminated with Minocycline, an FDA-approved human antibiotic that is not approved for use in animals. This recall affects three different dosage strengths sold in various states including Texas, California, Florida, and New York. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and consult their veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance.
The chewables are contaminated with Minocycline, a human drug that has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for use in dogs or other animal species. Exposure to unapproved drugs in pets may lead to unknown side effects or interfere with the effectiveness of the heartworm prevention treatment.
Veterinary drug return and refund
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