Instructions for use of anthelmintic for cats Pratel

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Pratel is available only in yellowish tablets, packed in 10 pieces in each blister, which for convenience are already pre-divided into parts. This helps to easily and quickly separate the required dosage of Pratel and give it to a cat in solid form or in powder form. The package contains instructions for using the drug Pratel for cats. The active components of the drug are pyrantel embonate and praziquantel, these substances serve as a deadly poison for worms.

Pyrantel is of plant origin and includes:

• sagebrush
• pumpkin seeds
• cloves
• ginger root
• olive
• oregano
• ant tree extract
• chlorophyllin

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Due to this, it has a paralyzing effect on helminths. Praziquantel is on the list of antihelminthics necessary for the body, and serves as a poison against parasites.

Release form

The pharmaceutical drug Pratel is produced by Novartis from Slovenia. Available only in tablet form. These are light yellow tablets with beveled edges and a cross-shaped cut on one side. The existing notches will be appreciated by owners of kittens and small cats who do not need to give the entire tablet at once.

Tablets are placed in 10 pieces in foil blisters. The package can contain from 1 to 10 blisters. But in veterinary pharmacies the medicine can be purchased individually, which is very convenient for owners of one pet.

How to use Pratel correctly

Pratel's instructions do not require preliminary preparation of the cat in the form of taking laxatives or fasting, which is very convenient. Pratel is given once to each animal either with food or forcibly by placing the drug on the root of the pet’s tongue.

Dosing of Pratel in cats is very simple:

• an adult cat that weighs from 2 to 5 kg is given half a tablet;
• for a kitten - only one quarter.

The dosage remains unchanged for both treatment and prevention.

The fact is that the drug Pratel has been used in veterinary medicine for a long time, and it seems that the instructions for it have not been revised for a long time. The weight of modern large breed cats has already “stepped over” the 10 kg mark, therefore, to obtain the desired effect in them, you will have to use the dosages prescribed in the instructions for dogs:

• for a cat weighing from 5 to 10 kg - 1 tablet;
• for a cat weighing from 10 to 20 kg - 2 tablets.

According to the instructions, in order to rid your pet of worms, a single dose of Pratel is enough. To ensure further reliable protection against parasites, cats are given the drug every 3 months for the purpose of prevention. Pratel is also used 2–4 weeks before vaccination and mating.

My practice convincingly shows the inadequacy of a single dose of any anthelmintic in animals taken from the street. I confirm the reliability both by visual criteria - the continued presence of helminths in feces - and by the results of stool microscopy - by the presence of helminth eggs. Anthelmintic must be administered at least 3 times with an interval of 10–14 days, followed by laboratory monitoring. If there are other animals in the house, all of them are subject to prevention at the same time. Preventive use of anthelmintics for people who have a lot of contact with animals also makes sense.

No specific effects of Pratel have been established either at the beginning of its use or at the end of its use. If the next prophylactic dose has not been taken, according to the instructions for the medicine, the next prophylaxis should be carried out as soon as possible, without changing the dose.

Pratel for cats weighing more than 5 kg is given in the dosage prescribed for dogs of the same weight

Video: how to give a pill to a cat

Features of use in kittens and pregnant cats

During pregnancy in cats, the use of Pratel is allowed only during its last third. For lactating cats, the use of Pratel is permissible only as prescribed by a veterinarian and under his supervision no earlier than 2-3 weeks after lambing. Pratel should not be given to kittens under 6 weeks of age.

Action of Pratel

The active components of Pratel affect tapeworms and roundworms at all stages of their development. They are capable of destroying not only adults, but also larvae. Thanks to this, usually one dose of Pratel is enough to cure helminthic infestation.

The principle of action of the medication is that the main substances disrupt the energy metabolism of worms and also cause disruptions in vital processes. As a result, paralysis and death of the parasites quickly occur. The components of the drug contribute to their exit from the animal’s body.

Instructions for use.

According to the instructions, “Pratel” is harmless against worms and is suitable for all “Matroskins”, except the smallest. The action is reminiscent of a human headache pill. I took it once and forgot about the problem for a long time. It is used to destroy roundworms - nematodes and tapeworms - cestodias. One-time deworming of purrs, according to the recommendation of the cat “Aesculapius”. There is no need to restrict the diet and cleanse the intestines before consuming Pratel; other drugs with similar purposes are described in the article Anthelmintic drugs for cats: how to give tablets, the best and most effective remedies.

Side effects and symptoms of overdose have not been identified. Allergies can creep out in a tailed pet. Then he will manage without re-using the pills. They are replaced with another anthelmintic substance. How to give “Pratel” for cats to pregnant felines and those in the process of lactation is decided with “Aibolit” observing the young or expectant mother. Everything happens only under his leadership. It is important for the owner of a pregnant cat to know: “Pratel” is given to pregnant females with tails in the last twenty days. For breastfeeding women - twenty-one days after birth.

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Indications for use

Veterinarians prescribe Pratel for the treatment of the following types of helminthiasis in cats:

• nematodes: toxascariasis; unicinariasis; hookworm;
• cestodiasis: taeniasis; dipylidiasis; echinococcosis; mesocestodiasis.

In addition to treatment, Pratel is also used for the prevention of these diseases. This is done in order to prevent infection of animals during walks, visiting exhibitions, and being in nurseries. Cats are also subject to prophylaxis before vaccination and mating.

Reviews from obakovodov

Nadezhda, Zvenigorod. I have 3 Pekingese, I worm them every 3 months, as expected. The dogs are not problematic, they tolerate all medications well, so they buy tablets that are available at the nearest veterinary pharmacy.

Pratel is an inexpensive, but at the same time quite effective drug against worms.

I recently tried Pratel. I was surprised by the price, while the composition is quite good, all the main components are in an acceptable dosage. As expected, there were no negative consequences; the dogs tolerated everything well. So, we will give!

Oksana, Yekaterinburg. When choosing an anthelmintic, I try to buy something cheaper and less advertised. Not because I’m saving money - it seems to me that such pills are not counterfeited, it’s just not profitable. I tried several options and settled on Pratel. It is always on sale, affordable, good composition. It may not be suitable for small dogs, but for my Rottweiler it’s just perfect. We’ve been drinking it every season for a year now, as we should.

Yuri, Khabarovsk. There is a cat and a dog in the house. I bought Pratel on the advice of a pharmacy seller and gave it to both of them as a preventive measure. I calculated the dose correctly. As a result, the cat vomited and refused to eat for a day (then he began to eat). The dog (a large mongrel) endured everything without problems, was cheerful and cheerful. I concluded that these tablets are better for dogs. I will continue to buy, but we will choose something else for the cat.

Dosage and application features

According to the instructions for use, Pratel for worms in cats is used at the following dosage:

• kittens and lightweight animals weighing up to 2 kg – ¼ tablet;
• cats weighing 2–5 kg – ½ tablet;
• with a weight over 5 kg - 1 tablet.

Pratel can be used in kittens after they reach 6 weeks of age.

The drug Pratel does not require a special diet before use. The tablet is given in the morning before feeding; it can be crushed and mixed with a small portion of food or placed entirely on the root of the cat’s tongue, and then lightly stroke the pet’s throat to trigger the swallowing reflex. You can feed the animal within an hour after using the medicine.

To treat helminthic infestation, the tablet is given once. Prevention is carried out in the same dosage as treatment. If your cat walks outside, preventive maintenance is repeated once a quarter. For pets that do not go outside, some owners of four-legged pets increase the interval between taking medication to six months. But drug manufacturers do not welcome such a delay between taking pills.

Pharmacological properties

The combined anthelmintic drug Pratel helps to obtain the greatest result in ridding cats of many forms of parasites. Cestodes are representatives of the class of parasitic flatworms, they are dangerous to the body of animals and are considered the causative agents of various diseases under the general name of cestosis. The most dangerous among flat parasites are considered to be digenetic flukes or they are also known as trematodes. They cause a disease called trematosis.

Pratel helps cure these diseases in pets without consequences for the body. Equally effective on the growth stages of parasites found in cats and dogs. The active component of the drug Pyrantel instantly paralyzes the worm, it dies in the body and is excreted along with the feces in a couple of days. When administered orally, praziquantel immediately enters the intestines and is distributed evenly throughout the body of the cat and is determined in the urine upon exit.

Based on the nature of its effect on the body, Pratel is usually classified as a substance with a minimal level of danger; in acceptable quantities it does not bring negative or harmful consequences. Pratel is well tolerated by animals of all types and ages.

Side effects

When using the drug according to indications and in recommended doses, side effects and complications, as a rule, are not observed. With increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug, allergic reactions are possible.

If you are intolerant to praziquantel and other components of the drug, allergic reactions may occur. They can manifest themselves in different ways: rash, redness, disturbances in the digestive system, etc. If unpleasant symptoms are detected, the use of Pratel is stopped, and the cat is given any anti-allergy medicine. Discontinuation of the drug and symptomatic treatment help the animal recover quickly in this case, but you should not self-medicate.

Overdose symptoms have not been identified in dogs and cats.

Approximate cost and existing analogues

The drug Prazicide contains similar active ingredients.

Table: comparison of Pratel and Prazicide

Prazicide is an analogue of Pratel: it has the same active ingredients

Contraindications

Pratel is a safe anthelmintic drug, but still has a number of contraindications. It should not be given in the following cases:

• when exhausted;
• severely sick animals, especially with viral infections;
• with intolerance to the components, including in the anamnesis;
• kittens up to 6 months of age;
• pregnant cats before the third stage of gestation.

It is worth refusing to use the medication in case of chronic and acute kidney diseases, as well as liver dysfunction. These organs are responsible for removing active components from the animal’s body. If there are serious problems, they may not cope with their task, which will lead to intoxication of the pet.

Special instructions and precautions

The drug aimed at destroying helminths is contraindicated:

• Kittens up to 1 month old.
• Pathologies of the kidneys and liver.
• If the mustache suffered infectious pathologies. It can still be used, but only after the approval of a qualified veterinarian.

If you strictly adhere to the manufacturer's dosage recommendations, there will be no negative consequences from use. Some cat owners note that allergies appear as a side effect.

When allergic reactions do not go away for more than 3-5 days, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.

Your veterinarian will prescribe antihistamines to help reduce the risk of complications.

Safety rules when using the medicine:

1. Be sure to use rubber gloves; we do not recommend taking the drug with bare hands;
2. do not eat while your furry is taking medication;
3. After the procedure, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly.

Description of the drug Prazitel

Prazitel is a combined anthelmintic that is used in veterinary medicine for the prevention and treatment of helminthiasis in cats and dogs. Trade names of the drug are Prazitel suspension or Prazitel tabulettae. The generic name for the anthelmintic is praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate.

Prazitel is a domestic anthelmintic drug

The developer of the Prasitela formula is SKiFF LLC (Moscow), a (Moscow).

Release form

Prazitel is available in two dosage forms:

• suspension for oral use;
• tablets (“For cats” and “For kittens and puppies”).

The suspension is a light yellow solution (sometimes with a cream tint). The drug is bottled in 5, 10 or 15 ml in dark glass containers or in tamper evident plastic containers. The medicine in any container is packaged in a cardboard box with instructions and stickers. And in the box with a glass bottle there is also a syringe.

Prazitel suspension is available in packages of two colors

Prazitel tablets are greenish-yellow in color. On one side there is a risk tablet, on the other there is the “PR” logo. Prazitel is packaged in 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 tablets in metallized blisters or in laminated paper packaging without cells. Any of these forms are packaged in cardboard envelopes along with instructions.

Medicines for cats are often sold in envelopes. There is a kind of fastener on the back of such a pack, but the thin cardboard wears out quickly, especially if the first aid kit is used frequently. In such cases, I throw away the envelope and mark the blister with a sticker (there’s a reason they put them there). I write the expiration date on the sticker (it’s convenient to write with a permanent gel pen - it’s not even afraid of water). I don’t throw away the instructions even when the medicine runs out (I have a special notebook for instructions).

Prazitel blisters always contain an even number of tablets

Composition of the medicine

1 ml of suspension contains:

• praziquantel - 3 mg;
• pyrantel pamoate - 30 mg.

Prazitel tablets for cats (0.32 g each) contain the following substances:

• praziquantel - 20.0 mg (active ingredient);
• pyrantel pamoate - 200.0 mg (active ingredient);
• potato starch - 10.0 mg;
• lactose - 80.0 mg;
• croscarmellose sodium - 6.0 mg;
• calcium stearate – 3.1 mg;
• gelatin - 0.9 mg.

And the composition of tablets for kittens and puppies includes:

• praziquantel - 5.0 mg (active ingredient);
• pyrantel pamoate - 50.0 mg (active ingredient);
• potato starch - 11.7 mg;
• lactose - 30.0 mg;
• croscarmellose sodium - 2.0 mg;
• calcium stearate – 1.0 mg;
• gelatin - 0.3 mg.

Prazitel tablets “For cats” and “For kittens and puppies” differ in the concentration of active ingredients

Prazitel in any form of release must be stored under the following conditions:

• in sealed manufacturer's packaging;
• in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight;
• separately from food and feed;
• at temperatures from 0°C to 25°C;
• in places inaccessible to children;
• The shelf life of the suspension is 2 years from the date of production, tablets are 3 years from the date of production.

After the expiration date, as well as if storage conditions are violated, the drug must be disposed of with household waste. For a suspension, separation is considered normal (it quickly disappears when shaken).

The suspension may separate into a clear liquid and a cloudy sediment.

When infested with worms, it is very important to promptly and correctly rid the pet of parasites. Veterinarians recommend using medications that have an effect after the first use. This helps reduce the burden on the digestive organs, kidneys and liver.

Pratel is a well-studied drug that has been used in veterinary practice for a long time. It is an effective, mild antiparasitic agent that is used to kill parasites in cats and dogs.

Is it dangerous?

In terms of the degree of impact on a living organism, the drug "Pratel" is classified as a low-hazard drug (hazard class 4). If used strictly as prescribed by a veterinarian, it does not have teratogenic, embryotoxic or sensitizing effects. According to expert reviews, this medication is quite well tolerated by different animals.

How the drug works

The mechanism of action of Prazitel is due to the presence of active substances in its composition. Praziquantel and parantel have a complex effect on helminth cells, as a result of which their muscle work and energy metabolism are disrupted. This leads to paralysis and death of the parasite, and it is subsequently eliminated from the cat’s body.

Praziquantel is absorbed through the intestinal wall and distributed to all organs and tissues, and is excreted in the urine. Pyrantel penetrates the intestinal wall only partially and is excreted mainly in the feces. The drug elimination time is 1–2 days.

Reviews from cat owners about the drug Pratel

I regularly treat the cats and dogs living in the house. Protel has established itself as an effective and inexpensive remedy. He does his job very well. Animals tolerate the medicine well. Side effects were never observed.

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Irina

I have been using the medicine for a long time on the recommendation of a veterinarian for preventive purposes for my cat. The drug has to be given forcibly, but this is its only drawback.

Pauline

This is one of the best anthelmintic drugs that is suitable for cats and dogs. I recommend it to all pet owners to prevent parasites. Pratel does not cause side effects, is easy to dose and is the safest for pets.

Galina Ivanovna, veterinarian

Features of the medicine

Why is Pratel so effective for dogs? The instructions and reviews claim that it owes its properties to the main substances included in its composition.

Praziquantel has a detrimental effect on tapeworms, including cestodes. First, it promotes muscle excitation, leading to spastic paralysis, followed by vacuolization of the cell membranes of the helminth, and then allows intestinal enzymes to negatively affect the parasite.

When taken orally, praziquantel is absorbed fairly quickly from the intestine. It is well distributed in all tissues and organs. This substance is excreted in metabolized form along with urine.

What role does pyrantel play in the Pratel drug for dogs? The instructions state that this component is active against nematodes (gastrointestinal). It is a neuromuscular ganglion blocker that causes spastic paralysis of the muscle tissue of roundworms, as well as persistent depolarization.

Pyrantel embonate is partially absorbed in the intestinal tract and excreted along with feces within two days.