Veterinary medicine for cats, small dogs and puppies indicated for the treatment of parasitic infestations.
Indications
Len Drops by Teknofarma is a veterinary medicine for the treatment of parasitic infestations caused by Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Toxocara cati, Trichuris vulpis, Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala, Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp.
Composition
Active ingredients
1 g of suspension contains: active ingredient: mebendazole 150 mg.
Excipients
White petrolatum, olive oil.
Directions for use and Dosage
For oral use. One drop of suspension contains 5 mg of Mebendazole: administer 4 drops/kg bw/day (equal to 20 mg/kg bw/day of active substance) in case of roundworm infestations, even if mixed, and 8 drops/kg bw/day (equal to 40 mg/kg bw/day of active substance) for tapeworm and tapeworm plus roundworm infestations. In both cases, the indicated dose must be administered for 3 consecutive days. Always round the animal's weight up to the next whole number. Len drops can be administered to puppies even in the first weeks of life. Administer the drops directly into the mouth or mixed with palatable food. Shake vigorously before use until the sediment is completely dispersed. During treatment, the animal does not lose or lose weight. vivacity and appetite. The drug is well tolerated even by very weakened animals and those with intercurrent illnesses.
Warnings
In order to achieve effective parasite control, treatment should be carried out based on the results of the parasitological examination of the feces. Parasite resistance to a particular class of anthelmintics may develop following frequent and repeated use of an anthelmintic of the same class.
Special precautions for use in animals:
It is good practice, during deworming, to give animals lighter meals than usual. It is preferable to administer the drug on an empty stomach. By administering Len according to the indicated methods, the disappearance of adult parasites is achieved; To eliminate the larval forms of hookworms and roundworms, the complete treatment must be repeated 60 days after the end of the first treatment for roundworm infestations and 18 days after the end of the first treatment for hookworm infestations. Elimination of the parasites begins with the first administration, and eggs usually disappear within about ten days of the last administration. Therefore, a fecal examination for control must be performed after the aforementioned period has elapsed. During treatment and also afterward, it is necessary to carry out appropriate disinfection operations on the premises, especially in kennels or breeding facilities, to avoid reinfestation. Furthermore, it is advisable to chemically denature the feces expelled by treated subjects in order to destroy any live parasites shed and thus prevent further infection. interrupt the continuation of the parasitic cycle.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity to mebendazole should administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution.
Contraindications
Do not administer in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Side effects
Vomiting and diarrhea may occur. In rare cases, hepatotoxic adverse reactions may occur.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use is not recommended during the first fifteen days of pregnancy.
Storage
Keep the bottle in the original package to protect from light.
Format
12 G
Product Code:FRCM201796
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