Milprazon For Cats: Instructions For Use, Indications And Contraindications, Side Effects, Reviews And Analogues

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Dehelmentization of cats with Milprazone

All owners of mustachioed pets want them to be active, cheerful and playful. This can be difficult to achieve without antiparasitic therapy. Defeat with worms is common and threatens the health of a pet. Veterinary pharmacies sell a lot of medicines for helminths. Such medication as Milprazon is especially popular.

Content

• 1 Information on the form of production and composition of Milprazon
• 2 How it works
• 3 Who is shown

• 4 Features of the correct use of funds

  • 4.1 Video: how to give an animal a pill
  • 4.2 Use for offspring and cats in position
• 5 Information on contraindications and similar effects of Milprazon
• 6 Features of drug interactions
• 7 Information on storage conditions of Milprazon

• 8 Cost and analogues

  • 8.1 Table: information about Milprozan analogues

    8.1.1 Photo gallery: information about drugs-analogues

• 9 Reviews

Information on the form of production and composition of Milprazon

Milprazone is a combined anthelmintic, characterized by the presence of nematodicidal and cestodicidal action. It is intended for oral administration. Among the active ingredients of the drug can be seen two substances called praziquantel and milbemycin oxime. They are characterized by a broad spectrum of antiparasitic action.

Milprazone is an effective anthelmintic agent for cats

Milprazon comes in two varieties. It is convenient for the consumer. The first variety is shown to animals weighing up to 2 kg (including kittens). It contains 4 mg of milbemycin oxime and 10 mg of praziquantel. The second variety is indicated for cats weighing more than 2 kg. These pills contain 16 mg and 40 mg of active ingredients, respectively. The tablets of the first variety are brownish-yellow, the second brownish-red. They have a meaty flavor.

Both types of tablets are enriched with auxiliary components:

• meat flavoring,
• povidone,
• microcrystalline cellulose,
• silicon,
• lactose monohydrate,
• croscarmellose sodium,
• magnesium stearate,
• red iron oxide.

In blisters, you can find 2 or 4 biconvex pills in a shell. The package with the medicine must contain an instruction leaflet.

How does

The action of the medication is based on damage to the central nervous system and muscle tissue of worms belonging to the groups of cestodes and nematodes. This ensures the extermination of helminths with their subsequent removal from the body with feces.

The active ingredient, called milbemycin oxime, is a macrocyclic lactone. It is formed when the enzymes of Streptomyces hygroscopicus are activated. The substance acts on worms and their larvae, belonging to the class of worms, in the digestive tract of an animal. Under the influence of milbemycin, chlorine ions begin to actively penetrate the cell membranes. There is a strong polarization of the membranes in the muscle and nervous tissue, which works to exterminate helminths.

From the moment of oral administration, the concentration of oxime in feline blood reaches its peak after 2–3 hours. The withdrawal of the substance in an unchanged form is carried out after ½ day in a natural way.

Milprazon destroys worms and removes them from the cat's body along with feces

Praziquantel is assigned the role of a complementary element that works against the development of tapeworms. Thanks to it, calcium ions penetrate into the area of the nematode cell membranes. This leads to the death of the parasite. The substance begins to act an hour after it enters the body. Leaves together with the urine of a cat after 3-4 hours in the form of inactive metabolites.

Milprazon is characterized by the third hazard class. Strict adherence to the dosage does not lead to pathogenic changes in the offspring. Felines of all breeds and age groups have a good tolerance of the active components. This medication is toxic to aquatic organisms (fish, molluscs, crustaceans and other inhabitants of the underwater world) and bees.

Who is shown

Milprazon is indicated for felines to get rid of helminthiasis in diseases provoked by larvae and adult worms:

• cestodes (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp., Echinococcus spp.)
• nematodes (Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Toxocara cati, Dirofilaria immitis).

The medication is also used for nematodo-cestode lesions.

Also, the medicine is recommended by veterinarians to prevent the threat of helminthiasis. Taking it for 30 days prevents the likelihood of dirofilariasis.

In my opinion, it is advisable to take preventive antiparasitic drugs like Milprazon for their pets by everyone who has a cat at home. Many owners of murziks mistakenly believe that if a pet is not on the street, there is no reason to be afraid that it will become infected with worms. In fact, this is not the case. My cat Boniface, although he does not walk in the yard, nevertheless faced this problem. Suspecting the presence of parasites in our pet, we went to the veterinary clinic. The veterinarian explained the worm infestation in our cat by the consumption of raw meat by the animals. This is the most common cause of parasites in pets, according to the doctor. Both the owners and their guests can bring parasites into the house on shoes. For this reason, pets, even deprived of the opportunity to contact with nature and street animals,are susceptible to worms. After Boniface has undergone treatment, we regularly conduct anthelmintic prophylaxis for him. It is better to prevent the problem than then the animal will get sick and pose a threat of infection with worms for the household who does not leave it.

Features of the correct use of funds

The feline anthelmintic medicine Milprazone is taken once. According to the instructions, it is recommended to give the tablet mixed with food. You can also force the pet to swallow it by placing the pill on the tongue and covering the pet's mouth.

Milprazone is given to the animal with food or by pushing the tablet into the mouth

Individuals weighing up to 1 kg should be given half a brownish-yellow pill; up to 2 kg. - kiss.

Cats from 2 to 4 kg are given one-time half of a brownish-reddish tablet, weighing from 4 to 8 kg - whole, more than 8 kg - one and a half pieces.

The leaflet for the medication does not contain recommendations on fasting before treatment with Milprazon.

For felines, deworming is recommended after consulting a veterinary clinic. For prevention, this measure is resorted to once a quarter. It is imperative to carry out antihelminthic therapy before the mating process and vaccination of the cat.

Video: how to give an animal a pill

Use for offspring and cats in position

The process of getting rid of cats in position and lactating individuals from helminthic invasion is carried out only under the supervision of a specialist. The dosage in such cases is reduced.

Kittens up to six months, which weigh up to 0.5 kg, are not prescribed medication. In the younger generation undergoing anthelmintic treatment with Milprazone, more often than in sexually mature individuals, the occurrence of adverse reactions is observed.

Information on contraindications and similar effects of Milprazon

Among the contraindications for use, in addition to six months of age, you can see:

• renal failure;
• the presence of violations in the liver;
• hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the product;
• weakened state of the animal;
• elderly age;
• the presence of infectious and viral diseases.

The data of veterinary practice indicate that this drug is well tolerated by animals. Its reception is rarely complicated by side effects. The latter are observed more often in kittens in the form of diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy and apathy, ataxia.

Taking Milprazon in rare cases causes side effects in cats in the form of nausea, vomiting, lethargy.

Similar symptoms are inherent in overdose. As a rule, its signs go away on their own in a day. However, if this does not happen, an urgent need to show the pet to the veterinarian.

Features of drug interactions

The instruction speaks of the compatibility of Milprazon with selamectin. There are no data on its joint use with substances related to macrocyclic lactones.

Information on storage conditions of Milprazon

The drug can be stored with an opened blister for 6 months. The remaining unused piece of the tablet should be wrapped in foil. It will be useful for another six months.

In an unopened form, the medication is stored for no more than two years. At the same time, the following conditions should be observed:

• store at a temperature index from +5 to +25 ° С;
• the storage place should be dry and protected from the sun's rays;
• medicine has no place next to food and feed;
• pets and children should not have access to medication.

Acceptance of veterinary medicine with an expired shelf life is prohibited. It is fraught with serious consequences for the health of the animal in the form of malfunctions of the nervous and digestive systems. Death is also possible.

Cost and analogues

You can buy the anthelmintic agent Milprazon at any veterinary pharmacy. Its price for cats weighing up to 2 kg is about 142 rubles, and for animals heavier than 2 kg - 255 rubles.

Milprazone can be purchased at any veterinary pharmacy

In the list of analogues of Milprazon, you can see many anthelmintics. We are talking about the following medicines:

• Drontale;
• Prazistope;
• Pratele;
• Milbemax;
• Profendere.

The choice of antihelminthic agent should be made by a veterinarian. Different types of parasitic invasions are characteristic of different localities. Only a specialist can determine which active substances should be in the composition of the drug.

Table: information about analogs of Milprozan

Anthelmintic	Active ingredients	Information on indications	List of contraindications for admission	The cost
Drontal BAYER	Combination of pyrantel embonate with praziquantel	Therapy and prevention of nematodes (toxocariasis, toxascariasis, ankylostomiasis) and cestodoses (teniidosis, dipylidiosis, echinococcosis, mesocestoidosis).	Contraindicated: pregnancy age up to 3 weeks weight up to 1 kg hypersensitivity to components	1 tablet - 150-170 rubles
Prazistop ProVET	Combination of praziquantel with pyrantel pamoat	Treatment and preventive measures for the defeat of cats with round and tape parasites	Contraindicated: cats in the first half of gestation; young animals up to three weeks of age; with an infectious lesion; a weakened and recovering feline.	63.67 rubles for 5 ml of suspension
Pratel	Combination of praziquantel with pyrantel	With morbidity: toxocariasis; toxascariasis; uncinariosis; ankylostomiasis; teniasis; dipylidiosis; echinococcosis; mesocestodosis.	Contraindicated: with a depleted state; with ailments that are infectious in nature; with renal and hepatic dysfunction; in the early stages of bearing offspring; young animals up to 6 weeks old; with hypersensitivity to drug components	From 38 rubles apiece
Milbemax	Milbemycin oxime with praziquantel	With nematodosis, cestodosis and nematodo-cestode invasion	Contraindicated in: hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the medication; impaired renal and hepatic function; under 6 weeks of age; with infectious disease and exhaustion.	310 rubles for a package of 2 pieces
Profender	Combination of emodepside with praziquantel	Treatment and prevention of nematodes and cestodoses	Contraindicated in: hypersensitivity of the cat to the ingredients of the medication; under 8 weeks of age; weight up to 0.5 kg	From 362 rubles for a pipette with drops for individuals of 2.5–5 kg; 422 rubles for a pipette with drops for individuals 5-8 kg

Photo gallery: information on analog drugs

The analogue of Milprazon is the Bayer Drontal

Prazistop relieves cats of round and tapeworms

Milbemax is effective for nematodosis, cestodosis and nematodo-cestode invasion

Pratel cannot be used in the early stages of bearing offspring

Profender is not suitable for cats under 8 weeks old

Reviews

Thanks to Milprazon, you can quickly and effectively rid your pet of parasites. It is desirable that this affordable and popular remedy be prescribed for the cat by a veterinarian. Its use will give good results and will not harm the animal only if the instructions and recommendations of the doctor regarding dosage are strictly followed.