Teknofarma Pralen 240 mg/20 mg - dogs and cats veterinary medicament 12 tablets

Product Description

Veterinary drug for small and medium-sized dogs and cats indicated for the treatment of parasitic infestations.

Indications

Pralen 240 Mg/20 Mg  by Teknofarma is a veterinary drug indicated for the treatment of parasitic infestations in dogs and cats caused by nematodes (roundworms) and cestodes (flatworms).

• Cat: Toxoca ra cati, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeformae, Ancylostoma braz iliense, Strongyloides spp., Taenia spp., Dipylidium caninum, Mesocest oides spp., Echinococcus spp..
• Dog: Toxocara canis, toxascaris leonina, ancylostoma caninum, uncinaria stenocephala, strongyloides stercoralis, trichuris vulpis, taenia ovis, taenia pisiformis, taenia hydatige na, taenia multiceps, dipylidium caninum, mesocestoides spp, echinococ cus spp..

Composition

Active ingredients

Micronized mebendazole 240 mg, praziquantel (microencapsulated) 20 mg.

Excipients

Icing sugar, rice starch, fish meal, maltodextrin, lactose monohydrate, diastasate maize meal, chicken meat meal, magnesium stearate, sodium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, cellulose acetophthalate, talc, colouring E 110, colouring E 151.

Directions for use and Dosage

For oral use.
One tablet for every 8 kg of animal weight per day for two consecutive days, equal to 30 mg/kg b.w./day of Mebendazole and 2.5 mg/kg b.w./day of Praziquantel.

• Always round the weight of the animal to the next whole number.
• The tablet can be easily divided into four parts, each of which can be used to treat 2 kg of animal.
• Place the tablet on a flat surface with the side with the scored lines facing upwards.
• Exert pressure with your thumb in the centre of the tablet to divide it into 4 quarters.
• The tablets, Chewable, they are palatable to animals; they are taken spontaneously with rare exceptions; in these cases they can be crumbled and incorporated into a small amount of palatable food or mixed with kibble.
• During treatment the animal does not lose liveliness or appetite.

Warnings

In order to achieve effective parasite control, treatment should be carried out based on the results of the parasitological examination of the feces. Resistance of parasites to a particular class of anthelmintics may develop following frequent and repeated use of an anthelmintic of the same class. In case of infestations with Dipylidium caninum, adequate control measures on the fleas that act as vectors must be implemented to prevent reinfestation.

Special precautions for use in animals:

It is not necessary to administer purgatives or other means of treatment. Fast the animal during treatment; it is good practice during deworming to give animals lighter meals than usual.
It is preferable to administer the drug on an empty stomach and at the same time with a small amount of palatable food. Administering Pralen according to the instructions will result in the complete elimination of adult parasites. 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; the complete disappearance of eggs usually occurs within 10-15 days of the last administration. Therefore, a fecal examination should be performed after this period of time has elapsed. During treatment and also afterwards, it is necessary to carry out appropriate disinfection operations on the premises, especially in kennels or breeding facilities, in order to avoid reinfestations. Furthermore, it is advisable to chemically denature the feces expelled by treated subjects in order to interrupt the continuation of the parasitic cycle.

Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals:

In case of accidental contact, wash your hands thoroughly. People with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients contained in this medicine should administer the product with caution. The administration of excessive doses may cause vomiting, which appears for Mebendazole above 500 mg/kg in dogs and 300 mg/kg in cats, and for Praziquantel at 200 mg/kg in dogs.

Contraindications

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients.

Undesirable effects

The administration of excessive doses may cause vomiting. Cause vomiting, which occurs for mebendazole above 500 mg/kg in dogs and 300 mg/kg in cats, and for praziquantel at 200 mg/kg in dogs.

In very rare cases, mild and transient gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g. vomiting, diarrhea) may occur. In very rare cases, hepatotoxic adverse reactions may occur. The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following conventions:

• Very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reactions);
• Common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated);
• Uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated);
• Rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated);
• Very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).

Pregnancy and lactation

Although Mebendazole has not shown teratogenic or embryotoxic effects typical of other benzimidazoles, as a precautionary measure, its use should not be used in pregnant women. It is recommended during the first fifteen days of pregnancy.

Storage

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Store in the original container and keep the bottle tightly closed.

Format

12 Tablets