Syringe indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal nematode and cestode infections in dogs and cats.
Indications
Duelmint 20 by Ati is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal nematode and cestode infections in dogs and cats. In particular:Nematodes: roundworms (Toxocara spp., Toxascaris spp.); hookworms (Ancylostoma spp., Uncinaria spp.); whipworms (Trichuris spp.). Cestodes: tapeworms (Echinococcus spp., Dipylidium spp., Taenia spp., Diphyllobothrium spp.).
Composition
Active ingredients
Mebendazole 20 mg/ml; praziquantel 1 mg/ml.
Excipients
Sucrose, white petrolatum, colloidal anhydrous silica, white wax, aspartame, carob flavoring, Controx VP, refined corn oil.
Dosage
It should be administered to dogs and cats at a dosage of 20 mg of mebendazole o/kg bw. and 1 mg of praziquantel/kg body weight.
Duelmint 20 puppies and kittens: 1 cc of paste, equal to 1 syringe mark, for every kg of body weight once a day for 3 consecutive days.
One syringe is sufficient to treat a total body weight of 5 kg in a treatment cycle. Administer the paste via syringe directly into the animal's oral cavity, preferably at the base of the tongue. Fasting is not necessary and the paste can also be administered mixed with food. To ensure correct dosage, body weight must be determined as accurately as possible.
Method of administration: The product is packaged in syringe tubes equipped with a measuring ring and a graduated plunger in which each mark corresponds to one cubic centimeter (cc), equivalent to 1 ml. When the package is intact, the dosing ring is positioned at the end of the plunger. To precisely determine the exact amount of paste to administer, it is necessary to rotate the dosing ring clockwise. The ring should be stopped to the right of the notch corresponding to the number of cc desired, after which, once the cap has been removed, simply press the plunger all the way down. For subsequent administrations, turn the ring counterclockwise, counting the number of cc you wish to administer, and so on until the syringe is completely empty.
Warnings
In case of roundworm infestation, it is advisable to repeat the treatment every 3-4 weeks until the stool test is negative, to target the adults that have developed in the meantime from the various larval forms. The parasites' resistance to a specific class of anthelmintics may be impaired. develop following frequent and repeated use of an active substance of the same class. In case of Dipylidium caninum infestations, effective control of flea vectors is necessary to prevent reinfestation. Dogs kept in groups or in kennels should be treated simultaneously.
Roundworm and hookworm infestation: In some animals, the parasites Ancylostoma caninum and Toxocara canis may not be completely eliminated by treatment, resulting in a continued risk of spreading eggs into the environment. Fecal monitoring is recommended, and based on the results of these tests, treatment with a nematocidal product may be necessary. In debilitated or severely infested animals, the product should only be used after a risk/benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian. Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to any of the product's ingredients.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals: In case of accidental contact, wash hands thoroughly.
Contraindications
Do not use simultaneously with external pesticides based on phosphate esters.
Side effects
Vomiting and diarrhea may occur following treatment. Although not observed in studies conducted on the product, anorexia, a common adverse reaction to products containing praziquantel, may occur.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees C. Protect from light. Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 28 days.
Format
15 ml
Product Code:FRCM214589
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