Pralen offers an effective and complete solution for the health of your pets, fighting roundworms and tapeworms with maximum safety.
Features
Pralen is a cutting-edge veterinary medicine, specifically formulated to combat parasitic infestations that can compromise the health of your four-legged friends. Its targeted action makes it an indispensable ally in the care and well-being of small and medium-sized dogs and cats.
This treatment stands out for its effectiveness against a broad spectrum of parasites:
- Nematodes (roundworms): Includes Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeformae, Ancylostoma braziliense, Strongyloides spp. for cats; Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Strongyloides stercoralis, Trichuris vulpis for dogs.
- Cestodes (flatworms): Effective against Taenia spp., Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides spp., Echinococcus spp. for cats; Taenia ovis, Taenia pisiformis, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia multiceps, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides spp., Echinococcus spp. for dogs.
Its advanced formulation combines micronized mebendazole (240 mg) and microencapsulated praziquantel (20 mg), active ingredients recognized for their powerful antiparasitic action. The excipients include powdered sugar, rice starch, fish meal, maltodextrin, lactose monohydrate, diastasate corn meal, chicken meat meal, magnesium stearate, sodium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, cellulose acetophthalate, talc and colorants (E 110, E 151).
Pralen is It is a safe product, but it is recommended not to use it in case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or excipients. Although the administration of excessive doses may induce vomiting (over 500 mg/kg of mebendazole in dogs and 300 mg/kg in cats; 200 mg/kg of praziquantel in dogs), the product has been designed to ensure maximum tolerability when used correctly.
There are no known interactions with other veterinary medicinal products. Pralen is a veterinary medicinal product that does not require a prescription, making it easily accessible for the care of your animals.
For optimal storage, keep the product in the tightly closed original container. Its shelf life is 5 years from the packaging date.
In rare cases, mild and transient gastrointestinal disorders (such as vomiting or diarrhea) or hepatotoxic adverse reactions may occur. As a precaution, use is not recommended during the first fifteen days of pregnancy.
Directions for use
Pralen has been formulated for simple and effective oral administration, ensuring maximum comfort for your pet. The chewable and palatable tablets are designed to be taken spontaneously. If reluctant, they can be easily crumbled and mixed with a small amount of favorite food or regular kibble.
The recommended dosage is one tablet for every 8 kg of animal weight, to be administered once a day for two consecutive days. It is essential to always round the animal's weight up to the next whole number for accurate dosing. Each tablet is It can be easily divided into four parts, each suitable for treating 2 kg of weight, making it easy to adapt to different sizes.
For optimal efficacy and to prevent reinfestations, it is recommended to carefully follow these instructions:
- Carry out the treatment based on the results of a fecal parasitological examination.
- It is not necessary to administer laxatives or fast the animal during treatment; however, it is good practice to offer lighter meals than usual.
- Administration on an empty stomach, accompanied by a small amount of palatable food, is recommended. Preferred.
- To eliminate the larval forms of hookworms and roundworms, repeat the complete treatment 18 and 60 days after the end of the first cycle, respectively.
- Stool examination should be performed 10-15 days after the last administration to verify the complete disappearance of eggs.
- During and after treatment, it is crucial to perform thorough disinfestation of the premises and chemical denaturation of the stool to interrupt the parasitic cycle.
- In case of infestations with Dipylidium caninum, implement flea control measures, which act as a vector.
For those administering the medicine, it is recommended to wash their hands thoroughly after contact. People with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients should handle the product with caution.
Format
70 chewable tablets
Product Code:FRCM239537
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