Prazicide complex is prescribed to adult dogs and cats, puppies and kittens, starting from 2- one month old, for the treatment and prevention of intestinal nematodes, cestodiases, entomoses, otodectosis, sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis, demodicosis, and to protect animals from attacks by ixodid ticks.
Compound
As active ingredients 1 ml contains: praziquantel - 102 mg, ivermectin - 24 mg, levamisole - 25 mg and thiamethoxam - 35 mg, Excipients up to 1 ml.
Dosage and method of administration
The drug is applied to the animal’s skin, spreading the fur, to places inaccessible for licking (in the neck at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades); When treating large animals, the drug is applied to 3–4 places.
To destroy fleas, lice, lice and protect animals from attacks by ixodid ticks, animals are treated once a month throughout the entire insect active season. The drug is used externally for animals by applying it to dry, intact skin.
For sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis and demodicosis, the drug is applied with a swab to the affected areas of the body, previously cleared of scabs, from the periphery to the center, including borderline healthy skin. Treatment is carried out 2 – 4 times with an interval of 10 – 14 days until the animal’s clinical recovery, which is confirmed by two negative results acarological research. Animals with large affected areas are treated in two doses with an interval of 1 day, applying the drug first to one and then to the other half of the affected body surface. To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is wearing neck collar, muzzle or close the jaws with a loop of braid, which is removed 20 - 30 minutes after applying the solution. Treatment is recommended to be carried out comprehensively using pathogenetic and symptomatic remedies according to the instructions for their use.
For deworming animals with nematodes and cestodes, the drug is used with therapeutic purpose once, with prophylactic – once every three months in the above doses.
Release form
The drug is released in 0.3; 0.85; 1.0; 1.7; 2.5; 3.5 ml in polymer tube-pipettes, packaged individually in a double-sided transparent blister made of polymer material on latches, complete with instructions for use.
An important advantage of the drug is that it is available in several pharmacological forms. In addition, the Api-San company, which produces this medication, has developed several options for adult cats and kittens. Thanks to this, pet owners can easily choose the most convenient and safe form of the drug.
Suspension
Contains three active components:
- pyrantel pamoate;
- praziquantel;
- fenbendazole
The light yellow suspension is packaged in polymer bottles with a volume of 5 to 15 ml. The manufacturer indicates that the medicine has a pleasant sweetish taste, so some animals lick it off themselves. Prazicide suspension is also available for kittens. The main difference is the lower concentration of active components.
Pills
- praziquantel;
- pyrantel pamoate.
Externally, they are white or white-gray, small in size and round in shape. The weight of one tablet is 0.2 mg. Packed in blisters of 6 pieces.
Drops for external use
- ivermectin;
- levamisole;
- praziquantel;
- Thiamethoxam.
Light yellow clear liquid Sold in small polymer pipettes. Depending on whether the Prazicide complex is intended for cats or kittens, the pipettes contain different amounts of the drug. Separation helps to correctly observe the dosage and safely use a drug belonging to the third hazard class.
How it works and when to use it
Tablets and suspension are used to treat and prevent:
- nematodes;
- cestodiasis;
- mixed invasions.
The instructions for use indicate that the use of the drug in recommended doses is not dangerous for cats, but before using Prazicide you should consult a doctor.
Instructions for use
Dosages and features of use directly depend on the dosage form. The medicine always comes with instructions, be sure to study it before use.
How to take suspension and tablets?
Both suspension and tablets are intended for internal use. Please note that one tablet is designed for 3 kg of weight. For small pets it is difficult to correctly calculate the dose, so it is wiser to opt for a suspension.
When using it, you will need 1 ml of suspension for every kilogram of weight. You can measure the required amount using a dosing syringe, which comes with the bottle. The medicine can separate, so the bottle needs to be shaken well.
In order for the use of Prazicide for kittens and adults to be effective, you must follow several simple rules:
- The medicine should be given at morning time, preferably before meals.
- Compliance with special starvation diets, intestinal lavage or other preparatory activities no need to carry out.
- The drug can be placed on the root of the tongue or mixed with a small amount of food. If you choose the second option, make sure that the animal completely eats the offered treat.
- The medication is taken once. For severe infestations, the procedure can be repeated after 10-14 days, but only as prescribed by a doctor.
If the medicine is used in for preventive purposes, you need to repeat the reception once a quarter. Deworming should also be carried out a week before vaccination.
Features of using drops
Prazicide complex drops are used for external processing. Drops should be applied to clean and undamaged skin between the shoulder blades or on the neck so that the animal cannot lick them off. Stick to recommended doses:
- For kittens weighing less than 1 kg, one 0.3 ml pipette is needed.
- For kittens that weigh more than 1 kg, you should take 2 pipettes of 0.3 ml each.
- For cats weighing up to 5 kg, one 0.85 ml pipette is required.
- For cats whose weight exceeds 5 kg, you should take 2 pipettes of 0.85 ml each.
For demodicosis, notoedrosis and sarcoptic mange, squeeze the medicinal liquid onto a cotton swab and wipe the affected areas of the skin with it. It is important to prevent the drug from entering the animal’s body. To do this, use a collar, neck collar or braid. You can remove the protection after the medicine has completely dried. They must first be cleaned of scabs. In case of severe infection, the procedure is repeated after 10-14 days.
It is important to take precautions when using drops. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling. For two days, do not pick up or pet the animal, isolate it from small children.
Contraindications and side effects
Prazicide suspension can be given to kittens after the 21st day of life, but treatment with drops is allowed only from 2 months of age. You should stop using the medicine if there are contraindications:
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- intolerance to components;
- recovery period after surgery and serious illnesses;
- infectious diseases;
- exhaustion.
If the animal has problems with the liver or kidneys, consultation with a veterinarian is necessary.
In rare cases, the medicine causes side effects:
- foaming at the mouth;
- vomiting and nausea;
- stomach upset.
- weakness and apathy;
- depressed state;
- increased salivation;
- disturbances in the functioning of the stomach and intestines;
- anxiety, etc.
When similar symptoms measures should be taken to remove the medication from the body. Be sure to consult a doctor.
Price
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The cost of Prazicide for cats depends on the dosage form:
- drops for adult animals – from 200 rubles;
- drops for kittens – from 155 rubles;
- suspension for cats (7 ml) – from 100 rubles;
- suspension for kittens (5 ml) – from 100 rubles;
- tablets (6 pcs.) – from 110 rubles.
Package
4 / 5 tubes
PRASICID-COMPLEX drops on the withers
Ivermectin + praziquantel + levamizole + dimedrolum
(ivermectin + praziquantel + levamisole + diphenhydramine)
TRADE NAME OF THE DRUG
PRAZICID COMPLEX
DOSAGE FORM
Solution for external use.
COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE
Praziquantel - 102 mg/ml, ivermectin - 25 mg/ml, levamisole - 20 mg/ml, diphenhydramine - 10 mg/ml, auxiliary components.
The drug is available in polymer tube-droppers:
For cats – 4 pipettes,
For kittens – 4 pipettes,
For dogs – 5 pipettes,
For puppies – 4 pipettes
In a cardboard box along with instructions for use.
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC GROUP
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Levamisole has nematocidal activity and exhibits immunostimulating properties by increasing the number of T-lymphocytes.
Diphenhydramine has antihistamine, anticholinergic, sedative and anti-inflammatory effects. Promotes relaxation of smooth muscles due to its antispasmodic effect.
Prazicide-complex, in terms of the degree of impact on the body, belongs to moderately hazardous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), when applied to the skin in recommended doses, it does not have a resorptive-toxic, locally irritating, embryotoxic, teratogenic or sensitizing effect . Upon contact with mucous membranes, it causes mild irritation. The drug is toxic to fish and bees.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Prazicide complex is prescribed to adult dogs and cats, puppies and kittens, starting from 2 months of age, for the treatment and prevention of intestinal nematodes, cestodiases, entomoses, otodectosis, sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis and demodicosis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Prazicide complex should not be used by puppies and kittens under 2 months of age, pregnant, lactating, sick infectious diseases, convalescent, exhausted and weakened animals, as well as with individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DOSES
Prazicide complex is used externally for animals by applying it to dry, intact skin. Before use, break off the tip of the pipette tube and, parting the fur, apply the drug to the animal’s skin in places that are inaccessible for licking (in the neck area at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades); When treating large animals, the drug is applied to 3-4 places.
Depending on the type and weight of the animal, Prazicide-complex of various packaging is used in the doses indicated in the table:
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Animal weight |
Number of pipettes, pcs. |
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Puppies from 2 months of age |
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from 2 to 5 kg | |
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from 5 to 7 kg | |
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from 7 to 10 kg | |
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Adult dogs |
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from 2 to 5 kg | |
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from 5 to 10 kg | |
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from 10 to 20 kg | |
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from 20 to 30 kg | |
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more than 30 kg | |
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Kittens from 2 months of age |
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more than 1 kg | |
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Adult cats |
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more than 5 kg | |
To destroy fleas, lice and lice, animals are treated once, to prevent re-infestation - once a month throughout the entire season of insect activity. In order to prevent re-infestation by fleas, animals' bedding is replaced or treated with insecticides.
For the treatment of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens with otodectosis (ear scabies) external ear canal cleanse from scabs and crusts, then instill 3-5 drops into each ear medicinal product, auricle fold it in half lengthwise and massage its base. The treatment is repeated 2-3 times with an interval of 5-7 days. The drug must be administered into both ears, even if clinical signs diseases in only one ear. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated after 5-10 days.
For sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis and demodicosis, the drug is applied with a swab to the affected areas of the body, previously cleared of scabs, from the periphery to the center, covering borderline healthy skin up to 1 cm, in the doses indicated in the table. Treatment is carried out 2-4 times with an interval of 10-14 days until the animal’s clinical recovery, which is confirmed by two negative results of acarological studies. Animals with large affected areas are treated in two doses with an interval of 1 day, applying the drug first to one and then to the other half of the affected body surface.
To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a cervical collar, a muzzle, or the jaws are closed with a loop of braid, which are removed 20-30 minutes after applying the solution.
To deworm animals with nematodes and cestodes, the drug is used for therapeutic purposes once, for prophylactic purposes - once a quarter in the doses indicated in the table.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects and complications when using Prazicide complex in accordance with this instruction, as a rule, is not observed. In rare cases, if there is increased individual sensitivity to the drug (lacrimation, excessive salivation, muscle tremors, vomiting) or signs of skin irritation, its use should be stopped and washed off with water detergent and, if necessary, prescribe antihistamines and symptomatic medications to the animal.
OVERDOSE
With a significant overdose of the drug, animals may experience: anxiety, hypersalivation, muscle tremors, shortness of breath, diarrhea and vomiting. Specific means There is no detoxification; general measures are used aimed at removing the drug from the body. No specific effects of the drug upon its first use were identified.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINES
STORAGE CONDITIONS
In sealed manufacturer's packaging, separate from food and feed, in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 2 °C to 25 °C. Medicine should be stored out of the reach of children and animals.
BEST BEFORE DATE
2 years. Do not use the drug after the expiration date.
Instructions for use
INSTRUCTIONS for the use of Prazicide® - a complex for the fight against helminthiasis and arachno-entomosis in dogs and cats (developer organization: API-SAN LLC, Moscow)
General information:
1. Trade name medicinal product: Prazicid-complex.
International generic names ivermectin, praziquantel, levamisole, thiamethoxam.
2. Dosage form: solution for external use.
Prazicide complex in 1 ml contains as active ingredients praziquantel - 102 mg, ivermectin - 24 mg, levamisole - 25 mg and thiame-toxam - 35 mg, as well as excipients: dimethyl sulfoxide, polyethylene glycol, benzyl alcohol.
3. By appearance the drug is a transparent light yellow liquid.
Shelf life, subject to storage conditions, is 2 years from the date of production.
The use of Prazicide complex after the expiration date is prohibited.
4. The drug is released in 0.3; 0.85; 1.0; 1.7; 2.5; 3.5 ml in polymer tube-pipettes, packaged individually in a double-sided transparent blister made of polymer material with snaps, complete with instructions for use.
5. Store the drug in the manufacturer’s sealed packaging, in a place protected from direct sunlight, separately from food and feed, at a temperature of 2 °C to 25 °C.
6. Prazicide complex should be stored out of the reach of children.
7. Unused medicinal product is disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.
8. Dispensing conditions: without a veterinarian's prescription.
Pharmacological properties:
The action of praziquantel is based on inhibition of fumarate reductase, persistent depolarization muscle cells, a violation of energy metabolism, which causes paralysis and death of helminths.
Levamisole has nematocidal activity and also exhibits immunostimulating properties by increasing the number of T-lymphocytes.
Prazicide-complex, in terms of the degree of impact on the body, belongs to moderately hazardous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), when applied to the skin in recommended doses, it does not have a resorptive-toxic, locally irritating, embryotoxic, teratogenic or sensitizing effect . Upon contact with mucous membranes, it causes mild irritation. The drug is toxic to fish and bees.
Application procedure:
11. Prazicide complex is prescribed to adult dogs and cats, puppies and kittens, starting from 2 months of age, for the treatment and prevention of intestinal nematodes, cestodiases, entomoses, otodectosis, sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis, demodicosis, and to protect animals from attacks by ixodid ticks.
12. Prazicide complex is prohibited for use in puppies and kittens under 2 months of age, pregnant, lactating, patients with infectious diseases, convalescent, exhausted and weakened animals. The drug should be used with caution in collie, sheltie, bobtail dogs and their crosses.
13. The drug is applied to the animal’s skin, spreading the fur, to places inaccessible for licking (in the neck area at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades); When treating large animals, the drug is applied to 3–4 places.
Depending on the type and weight of the animal, Prazicide-complex of various packaging is used in the doses indicated in the table.
|
Animal weight |
Volume of the drug animal, ml |
Number of pipettes, pcs. |
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Dogs and puppies up to 5 kg |
1 pipette |
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Dogs and puppies from 5 to 10 kg |
1 pipette |
|
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Dogs and puppies from 10 to 20 kg |
1 pipette |
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Dogs from 20 to 30 kg |
1 pipette |
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Dogs over 30 kg |
Pipette combination |
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Kittens up to 1 kg |
1 pipette |
|
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Kittens over 1 kg |
2 pipettes |
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Cats up to 5 kg |
1 pipette |
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Cats over 5 kg |
2 pipettes |
For dogs weighing more than 30 kg, the dosage of the drug is 4.2 ml, which is achieved by combining 2 pipettes with a volume of 1.7 and 2.5 ml.
To destroy fleas, lice, lice and protect animals from attacks by ixodid ticks, animals are treated with Prazicide complex once a month throughout the entire season of insect activity. The drug is used externally for animals by applying it to dry, intact skin.
For the treatment of otodectosis ( ear scabies) the drug is applied to the skin once. During the treatment process, it is recommended to clean the ear canal of exudate and scabs, and in case of complications with otitis media, prescribe antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs.
For sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis and demodicosis, the drug is applied with a swab to the affected areas of the body, previously cleared of scabs, from the periphery to the center, covering borderline healthy skin up to 1 cm, in the doses indicated in the table. Treatment is carried out 2 – 4 times with an interval of 10 – 14 days until the animal’s clinical recovery, which is confirmed by two negative results of acarological studies. Animals with large affected areas are treated in two doses with an interval of 1 day, applying the drug first to one and then to the other half of the affected body surface. To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a cervical collar, a muzzle, or the jaws are closed with a loop of braid, which are removed 20-30 minutes after applying the solution. Treatment is recommended to be carried out comprehensively using pathogenetic and symptomatic agents according to the instructions for their use.
To deworm animals with nematodes and cestodes, the drug is used for therapeutic purposes once, for prophylactic purposes - once a quarter in the doses indicated in the table.
14. With a significant overdose of the drug, animals may experience: anxiety, hypersalivation, muscle tremors, shortness of breath, diarrhea and vomiting. There are no specific means of detoxification; general measures are used aimed at removing the drug from the body.
15. No specific effects of the drug upon its first use have been identified.
16. Prazicide complex should not be used by puppies and kittens under 2 months of age, as well as by pregnant and lactating females.
17. If the next treatment with Prazicide-complex is missed, its use is resumed in the same dosage and according to the same scheme.
18. As a rule, there are no side effects or complications when using Prazicide complex in accordance with these instructions. In rare cases, if there is increased individual sensitivity to the drug (lacrimation, excessive salivation, muscle tremors, vomiting) or signs of skin irritation, its use should be stopped, washed off with water and detergent, and, if necessary, the animal should be prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic medications.
20. Prazicide complex is not intended for use in productive animals.
PRAZICID-COMPLEX
COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE
The drug is available in polymer tube-droppers:
- - 1 pipette of 0.85 ml,
- - 1 pipette of 0.3 ml,
- - 1 pipette of 1 ml,
- - 1 pipette of 1.7 ml,
- - 1 pipette of 2.5 ml,
- - 1 pipette of 3.5 ml
sealed in plastic packaging along with instructions for use.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Levamisole has nematocidal activity and exhibits immunostimulating properties by increasing the number of T-lymphocytes.
Prazicide-complex, in terms of the degree of impact on the body, belongs to moderately hazardous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), when applied to the skin in recommended doses, it does not have a resorptive-toxic, locally irritating, embryotoxic, teratogenic or sensitizing effect . Upon contact with mucous membranes, it causes mild irritation. The drug is toxic to fish and bees.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Treatment and prevention of intestinal nematodes, cestodiases, entomoses, otodectosis, sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis, demodicosis, as well as protecting animals from attacks by ixodid ticks.
METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DOSES
Prazicide complex is used externally for animals by applying it to dry, intact skin. Before use, break off the tip of the pipette tube and, parting the fur, apply the drug to the animal’s skin in places that are inaccessible for licking (in the neck area at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades); When treating large animals, the drug is applied to 3-4 places.
Depending on the type and weight of the animal, Prazicide-complex of various packaging is used in the doses indicated in the table:
|
Animal weight |
Volume of drug per animal, ml |
Number of pipettes, pcs. |
|
Dogs and puppies up to 5 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Dogs and puppies from 5 to 10 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Dogs and puppies from 10 to 20 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Dogs from 20 to 30 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Dogs over 30 kg |
Pipette combination |
|
|
Kittens up to 1 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Kittens over 1 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Cats up to 5 kg |
1 pipette |
|
|
Cats over 5 kg |
2 pipettes |
To destroy fleas, lice, lice and protect animals from attacks by ixodid ticks Treatment of animals with Prazicide complex is carried out once a month throughout the entire season of insect activity. The drug is used externally for animals by applying it to dry, intact skin.
For sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis and demodicosis The drug is applied with a swab to the affected areas of the body, previously cleared of scabs, from the periphery to the center, covering borderline healthy skin up to 1 cm in doses indicated in the table. Treatment is carried out 2-4 times with an interval of 10-14 days until the animal’s clinical recovery, which is confirmed by two negative results of acarological studies. Animals with large affected areas are treated in two doses with an interval of 1 day, applying the drug first to one and then to the other half of the affected body surface. To prevent licking of the drug, the animal is put on a cervical collar, a muzzle, or the jaws are closed with a loop of braid, which are removed 20-30 minutes after applying the solution. Treatment is recommended to be carried out comprehensively using pathogenetic and symptomatic agents according to the instructions for their use.
For deworming animals with nematodes and cestodiases the drug is used for therapeutic purposes once, for prophylactic purposes - once every three months, in the above doses.
SIDE EFFECTS
As a rule, there are no side effects or complications when using Prazicide complex in accordance with these instructions. In rare cases, if there is increased individual sensitivity to the drug (lacrimation, excessive salivation, muscle tremors, vomiting) or signs of skin irritation, its use should be stopped, washed off with water and detergent, and, if necessary, the animal should be prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic medications.
With a significant overdose of the drug, animals may experience: anxiety, hypersalivation, muscle tremors, shortness of breath, diarrhea and vomiting. There are no specific means of detoxification; general measures are used aimed at removing the drug from the body.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use on puppies and kittens under 2 months of age, pregnant, lactating, sick with infectious diseases, convalescent, exhausted or weakened animals. Use with caution in dogs of the following breeds: collie, sheltie, bobtail and their crosses.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
No specific effects of the drug upon its first use were identified.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
In the manufacturer's sealed packaging, in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and inaccessible to children and animals, separate from food products and feed at temperatures from 2 °C to 25 °C. Shelf life: 2 years. Do not use the drug after the expiration date.
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