PRALEN*SOSP GTT 12G

Name
PRALEN 120 MG/G + 10 MG/G ORAL DROPS, SUSPENSION FOR CATS, PUPPIES AND SMALL DOGS

Category
Anthelmintics.

Active ingredients
Each g contains the active substances: micronized mebendazole 120 mg; praziquantel (microencapsulated) 10 mg.

Directions
Treatment of parasitic infestations in dogs and cats caused by nematodes (roundworms) and tapeworms (flatworms). Cat: Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeformae, Ancylostoma braziliense, Strongyloides spp., Taenia spp., Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides spp., Echinococcus spp.. Dog: Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Strongyloides stercoralis, Trichuris vulpis, Taenia ovis, Taenia pisiformis, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia multiceps, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides spp., Echinococcus spp.. With the administration of the veterinary medicinal product according to the indicated methods, the total disappearance of adult parasites is obtained; To eliminate the larval forms of Ascarids and Hookworms, it is necessary to repeat the complete treatment after 60 days for Ascarids infestations and after 18 days for Hookworm infestations, from the end of the first treatment. The elimination of the parasites begins from the first administration; the complete disappearance of the eggs usually occurs within 10-15 days from the last administration. Therefore, the stool examination for control must be carried out after the aforementioned period of time has elapsed.

Dosage
For oral use. One drop of suspension contains 3.75 mg of Mebendazole and 0.312 mg of Praziquantel. Administer 8 drops per kg of body weight per day for two consecutive days, equal to 30 mg/kg bw/day of Mebendazole and 2.5 mg/kg bw/day of Praziquantel. To ensure administration of a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible. Always round the weight of the animal to the next whole number. Underdosing may result in ineffective use and may promote the development of resistance. The veterinary medicinal product can be administered to puppies even in the first weeks of life. The drops are palatable to animals; they can be administered directly into the mouth or incorporated into palatable food. During treatment the animal does not lose liveliness or appetite. Shake very vigorously before use until the sediment is completely dispersed.

Conservation
Do not store above 25 degrees C. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 5 years.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: although Mebendazole has not shown teratogenic or embryotoxic effects typical of other benzimidazoles, as a precaution its use is not recommended during the first fifteen days of pregnancy. It can be used during breastfeeding.