Rx Diroban (melarsomine dihydrochloride) Canine Heartworm Treatment, 5 x 50mg Vials

Rx Diroban^™

Diroban sterile powder for injection is indicated for the treatment of stabilized Class 1a, 2b, and 3c heartworm disease caused by immature (4 month-old, stage L5) to mature adult infections of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs. Diroban is currently the only FDA-approved drug available in the U.S. to treat canine heartworm disease.

This product requires a Valid prescription.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: DIROBAN Sterile powder for Injection contains 50.0 mg melarsomine dihydrochloride and 33.75 mg glycine USP. 1 vial: when reconstituted with the provided 2 mL of STERILE DILUENT (sterile water for injection) contains 25 mg/mL of active ingredient.

Dosage and Administration:

DIROBAN should be administered ONLY by deep intramuscular injection in the epaxial (lumbar) muscles in the third and fifth lumbar region. Do NOT administer at any other site. Use a 23 gauge 1 inch needle for dogs equal to or less than 10 kg (22 lb) in weight. Use a 22 gauge 1/2 inch needle for dogs greater than 10 kg (22 lb). If repeated administrations are warranted avoid injecting at the same lumbar location.

Storage Information:

Store upright at controlled room temperature (20°-25° C). After reconstitution, solutions should be stored under refrigeration and kept from light in the original packaging for 36 hours. Do NOT freeze reconstituted solution.