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PRAZYTEL

Active substances: Pyrantel pamoate, praziquantel
Tablets for the treatment of dogs and cats parasitosis caused by gastrointestinal nematodes and cestodes
Target species: dogs, cats
Administration: orally
Package: 20 tablets/bottle and 2, 10 blisters x 10 tablets

COMPOSITION

1 tablet contains:
Pyrantel pamoate ……………………………….. 144 mg
Praziquantel ………………………………………. 50 mg
Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Sodium benzoate.

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC ACTION

Pyrantel pamoate acts against annelid worms (gastro intestinal nematodes), producing the parasite muscles paralysis. This allows Peristaltic movement normal bowel to eliminate the parasite.

Because of its cholinergic action (nicotinic type) it is not recommended to be associated with parasimpaticomimetics organophosphorus compounds.
Praziquantelul is administered against mature and immature stages of cestodes (Taenia).

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TARGET SPECIES

Dogs, cats.

INDICATIONS

The product is recommended for the treatment of dogs and cats parasitosis determined by gastrointestinal nematodes (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Uncinaria stenocephala, Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina) and cestodes (Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium caninum, Tenia spp., Mesocestoides spp.).

POSOLOGY, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

The product is administered orally, directly or in food (incorporated or minced), unique administration, following the scheme:

Dogs:
Body weight, kg	Dose:
< 2	¼ tablet
2 – 5	½ tablet
5 – 10	1 tablet
10 – 20	2 tablets
20 – 30	3 tablets
30 – 40	4 tablets
40 – 50	5 tablets

Cats:	Dose:
Young	¼ tablet
Adult	½ tablet

The treatment is recommended 3 or 4 times a year. In case of reinfestation with Dipylidium caninum, by means of fleas, these must be removed from the animals and from their rest places and the treatment must be repeated after 14 days.

CONTRAINDICATIONS, PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS

Avoid administration in combination with piperazine, levamisol or morantel, parasympathomimetic substances and organophosphorus compounds.

Do not administrate the product to sick animals or to those that are in an inappropriate physical shape. It can rarely be observed in dogs: anorexia, vomiting and/or diarrhea, but the incidence is less than 5%. In cats these effects are quite rare (less than 2%). The laboratory studies have not demonstrated teratogene, phetotoxic and mother-toxic effects.
It can be used during the pregnancy period. No toxic reactions in case of overdose have been observed.

WITHDRAWL TIME

Not applicable.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Temperature below 25°C. Keep away from freezing. Away from direct sunlight. Keep in the well closed package.

PACKAGE

Bottles containing 20 tablets.
Boxes with 2 blisters or 10 blisters of 10 tablets each.

MANUFACTURER: S.C. PASTEUR – FILIPEŞTI BRANCH

PRODUCTS FROM THE CATEGORY: Antiparasitic for dogs