Composition and release form Bayer Profender Spot-On - Profender for cats
Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender is a complex anthelmintic drug. Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender contains emodepside and praziquantel as active ingredients, as well as auxiliary components (butylhydroxyanisole, isopropylidene glycerol, lactic acid). The drug is a transparent solution for external use from yellow to brown, 1 ml of which contains 21.4 mg of emodepside and 85.8 mg of praziquantel. The drug is produced packaged in 0.35; 0.7; 1.12 ml in polypropylene pipettes with caps, packed in 2 pieces in aluminum blisters, placed in cardboard boxes.
Indications for use
Profender is used for the treatment or prevention of helminths in cats from 2 months of age. The drug is effective against roundworms, tapeworms, and larvae of different stages of development. Its effect extends to sexually mature individuals incapable of reproduction. It is able to cleanse the pet’s body of migrating parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug is allowed to be used on pregnant and lactating cats.
The product removes such roundworms from the animal’s body as:
- Toxacara cati.
- Carnivorous roundworm (Toxascaris leonine).
- Hookworm (Ancylostoma tubaeforme).
Fights against hole worms of the following types:
- Multilocular echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis).
- Cucumber tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum).
- Taenia taeniaeformis.
If your pet regularly walks outside, or eats unprocessed (frozen, boiled) meat or fish, preventive deworming is carried out. The frequency of the procedure is once every 3 months.
Pharmacological properties
Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender has a wide spectrum of anthelmintic action on round and tape helminths, including Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis, parasitizing cats.
Emodepside, which is part of the drug, is a semi-synthetic compound from the group of depsipeptides and has a nematocidal effect. By exerting a stimulating effect on presynaptic latrophilin receptors, emodepside causes paralysis and death of the parasite. The mechanism of action of praziquantel is the depolarization of neuromuscular ganglion blockers, disruption of glucose transport and microturbular function of all phases of cestode development, causing disruption of neuromuscular innervation, paralysis and death of parasites. The pharmacokinetic properties of the drug ensure its good absorption from the site of application and long-term preservation in therapeutic concentrations in the animal’s body. Maximum concentrations of praziquantel and emodepside are observed in the blood serum after 2–4 days; compounds are excreted from the body mainly in urine in unchanged form and partially in metabolized form within 28-30 days. Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Based on the degree of impact on the body, Profender is classified as a moderately hazardous substance (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), in recommended doses it does not have locally irritating, embryotoxic, teratogenic, mutagenic and immunotoxic effects. The drug is well tolerated by cats of different breeds in a therapeutic dose and in a 3-fold therapeutic dose.
Profender anthelmintic drug for cats weighing from 5 to 8 kg (2 pipettes)
Profender for cats 2 pipettes. A complex broad-spectrum anthelmintic for cats in the form of drops on the withers.
Profender is a complex anthelmintic drug. Profender contains emodepside and praziquantel as active ingredients, as well as auxiliary components (butylhydroxyanisole, isopropylidene glycerol, lactic acid). The drug is a transparent solution for external use from yellow to brown, 1 ml of which contains 21.4 mg of emodepside and 85.8 mg of praziquantel. The drug is produced packaged in 0.35 ml in polypropylene pipettes with caps, packed in aluminum blisters of 2 pieces, placed in cardboard boxes.
Indications
Profender is prescribed for deworming cats for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes for nematodes (toxocariasis, toxascariasis, hookworm) and cestodiasis (taeniasis, dipylidiasis, echinococcosis), by topical (drip) application of the drug to the skin.
Doses and method of administration
Before use, remove the protective cap from the pipette and, positioning it vertically, pierce the protective membrane of the pipette nose (putting the cap on the back side), then remove the cap again. The drug, by spreading the fur, is applied to places inaccessible for licking, directly on the skin between the shoulder blades at the base of the neck. The minimum therapeutic dose of Profender is 0.14 ml/kg of animal weight. Deworming of cats using Profender is carried out starting from 8 weeks of age, for therapeutic purposes - according to indications, for preventive purposes - quarterly.
Pharmacological properties
Profender has a wide spectrum of anthelmintic effect on round and tape helminths, including Toxocara sati, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis, parasitizing cats. Emodepside, which is part of the drug, is a semi-synthetic compound from the group of depsipeptides and has a nematocidal effect. By exerting a stimulating effect on presynaptic latrophilin receptors, emodepside causes paralysis and death of the parasite. The mechanism of action of praziquantel is the depolarization of neuromuscular ganglion blockers, disruption of glucose transport and microturbular function of all phases of cestode development, causing disruption of neuromuscular innervation, paralysis and death of parasites. The pharmacokinetic properties of the drug ensure its good absorption from the site of application and long-term preservation in therapeutic concentrations in the animal’s body. Maximum concentrations of praziquantel and emodepside are observed in the blood serum after 2–4 days; Compounds are excreted from the body mainly in urine in unchanged form and partially in metabolized form within 28–30 days. In terms of the degree of impact on the body, Profender is classified as a moderately dangerous substance; in recommended doses it does not have a locally irritating, embryotoxic, teratogenic, mutagenic or immunotoxic effect. The drug is well tolerated by cats of different breeds in a therapeutic dose and in a 3-fold therapeutic dose.
Side effects
As a rule, there are no side effects and complications in cats of pure and mixed breeds, including pregnant and lactating cats, when using the drug in accordance with these instructions. In rare cases, after using the drug, individual reactions are possible (redness of the skin, itching, increased salivation), which resolve spontaneously and do not require the use of medications.
Contraindications
Profender should not be used on kittens under 8 weeks of age.
special instructions
During the procedure with a professional, you should follow the generally accepted rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with medicinal products for animals. At the end of the procedure, you should wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Do not wash, pet or allow the animal near small children for 24 hours after treatment with the drug. If you accidentally get the drug on your skin or eyes, rinse it off immediately with a stream of water; if it gets inside, consult a doctor. Empty drug pipettes must not be used for household purposes; they are placed in a plastic bag and thrown into a trash container.
Doses and method of administration
Before use, remove the protective cap from the pipette and, positioning it vertically, pierce the protective membrane of the pipette nose (putting the cap on the back side), then remove the cap again. The drug, by spreading the fur, is applied to places inaccessible for licking, directly on the skin between the shoulder blades at the base of the neck. When treating large cats, the contents of the pipettes are applied to the skin in the neck area in several places. The minimum therapeutic dose of Bayer Profender Spot-On is 0.14 ml/kg of animal weight. Deworming of cats using Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender is carried out starting from 8 weeks of age, in the following doses: Weight of the cat, kg, marking and volume of pipettes used: - from 0.5 to 2.5 "Bayer ( Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender for small cats - 0.35 ml;
- from 2.6 to 5 "Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender for medium cats" - 0.7 ml;
- from 5.1 to 8.0 "Bayer (Bayer) Profender Spot-On - Profender for large cats" - 1.12 ml;
- more than 8.0 - combinations of pipettes of various packaging.
When treating cats weighing more than 8 kg, Bayer Profender Spot-On is used at the rate of 0.14 ml per kg of animal weight, using combinations of pipettes of various packaging. Deworming of cats for therapeutic purposes is carried out according to indications, for preventive purposes - quarterly.
Feedback from cat owners about the drug
The ease of use of the drops could not but be appreciated by animal lovers. What do they think about the effectiveness of the drug?
“We have always given deworming tablets to all our cats. They stuffed them into their mouths in any way: they crushed them into powder, rolled them into minced meat, and poured them with water. Everything would be fine, but after all the nasty things came out of the animal, we never knew how long it would remain “clean.” It is quite possible that after just a couple of days the cat picked up new parasites. Therefore, we always wormed “by eye”, once a quarter. But the last kitten did not want to eat the pills. Whatever we did, it was all useless! We began to look for other remedies, and the pharmacist offered us Profender drops. To say that we were delighted is to say nothing! Fast, convenient, reliable. We took the children to grandma's for the weekend, treated the cat and that's it. Even the word has been processed and it’s uncomfortable to speak. The whole process took five seconds. In addition, now we know for sure that there is nothing to worry about for a whole month. The animal is healthy, which means our children will not become infected with worms. We'll do it again in a month. It’s a pity that we didn’t discover Profender earlier, we tortured previous cats with pills for so long.” Irina, Baltiysk.
special instructions
When working with Bayer Profender Spot-On - Profender, you should follow the generally accepted rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for working with medicinal products for animals. While working with Bayer Profender Spot-On, Profender is not allowed to smoke, drink or eat. When finished, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Do not wash, pet or allow the animal near small children for 24 hours after treatment with the drug. If you accidentally get the drug on your skin or eyes, rinse it off immediately with a stream of water; if it gets inside, consult a doctor. Empty drug pipettes must not be used for household purposes; they are placed in a plastic bag and thrown into a trash container.
Contraindications, side effects
The use of Profender is not recommended:
- kittens until they reach 8 months or 500 g of weight;
- if intolerance to the composition is detected;
- for chronic kidney and liver diseases.
There are no contraindications during pregnancy and lactation. No side effects of Profender were identified. If you are intolerant to the components, irritation, redness of the skin, and increased salivation may occur. Such symptoms do not require treatment and go away on their own.
If drops get on a person, they must be immediately washed off with plenty of water. If swallowed, severe intoxication may occur, so seek medical attention immediately.
Description of the drug
Profender is an anthelmintic substance used in veterinary medicine to destroy parasites that cause harm to the animal’s body. Bayer is a German company that developed these drops.
The active substances of Profender penetrate into the blood three days after treatment. It is worth noting that the protective property lasts for 1 month.
Analogs
Analogues of Profender with a similar composition (contain praziquantel):
- Helminthal is effective against tapeworms, roundworms, and fleas. It is prohibited to use on animals under two months old, with a body weight less than 1 kg, pregnant or lactating cats. The dose of helminthal is calculated as 0.1 ml per kilogram of the pet’s weight. Available in volumes: 0.4 ml, 1 ml.
- Bars Stop-On is effective against worms, ear scabies, and fleas. They are allowed to process animals older than 8 weeks. It is prohibited to handle pregnant or lactating cats. Available in volumes of 0.2 ml (kittens weighing up to 1 kg), 1 ml (pet weight up to 5 kg), 2 ml (pet weight over 5 kg).
- IN-AP is used to combat roundworms, tapeworms, lice, and mites. It is prohibited to use the product on animals under two months of age, pregnant or lactating cats. The drug is produced in volumes of 0.5 ml, 1 ml. The first is designed for animals weighing more than 1 kg and up to 5 kg, the second - over 5 kg.
Analogs of Profender with other active ingredients:
- Advocate contains imidacloprid, moxidectin. The product is effective for deworming, removing fleas, ticks, and treating ear scabies. It is prohibited to use the drug if the pet is less than two months old or its body weight is less than 1 kg. Treatment of pregnant and lactating cats is possible with the approval of a veterinarian. The dosage is calculated as 0.1 ml per 1 kg of cat weight. Advocate is available in volumes of 0.4 ml (animals weighing up to 4 kg), 0.8 ml (cats weighing up to 8 kg).
- Stronghold is suitable for removing helminths and ticks. The active substance is selamectin. The product is used to treat animals older than 6 weeks. It is approved for treatment and prevention of pregnant and lactating cats. The dosage is calculated according to the principle of 6 ml per 1 kg of pet’s body weight. Stronghold is produced in pipettes of different volumes with different color markings - 0.25 ml for cats weighing up to 2.5 kg, 0.75 ml for animals weighing up to 7.5 kg.
- Inspector Total – contains fipronil, moxidentin, used for flea removal and deworming. Treatment of pets weighing less than 1 kg and pregnant lactating cats is prohibited. Available in dosages - 0.4 ml for animals weighing up to 4 kg, 0.8 kg for cats weighing up to 8 kg, 2.5 ml - weight from 10 kg.
Reviews
You can read reviews about the professional for cats on the Internet. Most cat owners are satisfied with the effect after using the drug.
It has a pleasant taste, is not harmful and has a wide spectrum of action. The form of production is completely safe for processing purposes, and effective substances contribute to the positive effects.
Thus, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment regardless of walking on the street. Regular examinations of cats by a veterinarian will help prevent various diseases and give positive emotions to owners. Every cat owner should be aware of the dangers of helminth infection.
It is very important not to self-medicate and take care of your pet. Brush the cat's fur regularly or use special products to dissolve the fur in the cat's stomach.
It is not recommended to overfeed your cat and carefully monitor the quality of its diet. Knowing these tips, you will protect yourself and your family members from infections.
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