What is Sentinel?

The palatable once-a-month prescription tablet that prevents heartworm disease and flea populations in dogs and puppies.
Sentinel (milbemycin oxime/lufenuron) flavor tabs also control flea populations and adult hookworms, and remove and control adult roundworm and whipworm infections in dogs and puppies. Sentinel is the only monthly oral preventive that guards against heartworms, adult roundworms, adult hookworms, whipworms, and prevents the development of flea eggs. Sentinel requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs and puppies

Benefits:

• Prevents development of flea eggs
• Comes in palatable flavored tabs
• Prevents heartworm and flea in dogs an puppies
• Controls adult hookworms
• Remove and control adult roundworm and whipworm infections
• Easy to administer - once a month

Cautions:

Do not remove Sentinel from its wrapper until ready to give to your pet. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to the medication. Keep this medication away from children and pets. Consult your veterinarian for pregnant or lactating dogs.

Brand Name

Sentinel (Novartis)

Generic Name

Milbemycin Oxime (mil-beh-my-sin ox-eem) and Lufenuron (lew-fen-your-on)

What happens if I miss giving a dose:

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember and do not give a double dose of the medication.

Possible side effects of Sentinel:

Vomiting, depression/lethargy, pruritus, urticaria, diarrhea, anorexia, skin congestion, ataxia, convulsions, hypersalivation and weakness might occur as side effects.

Storage:

Store at room temperature between 59° and 77° F.