GEPATOVET Aktiv Suspension for cats 25 ml (liver treatment) (pack/10 pcs) APICENNA, description

Composition and release form

The hepatoprotector is produced in the form of a suspension, ready for oral use. Does not require dilution or preparation. It is packaged in polymer bottles and must be equipped with dispensing syringes. Their presence makes it easy to measure the required amount.

The medicine has a specific odor. Once you hear this scent, you will not be able to confuse it with any other. The color of the suspension is brown-green. Outwardly, it is quite thick, more like a liquid puree.

A special feature of the drug is its complex composition. The active components are:

• essential phospholipids;
• L-ornithine;
• milk thistle extract;
• methionine;
• immortelle herb extract.

The composition also includes auxiliary components, including potassium sorbate and purified distilled water.

General information about the drug

Hepatovet is an effective and safe remedy for dogs with liver disease. The oral suspension contains beneficial amino acids, dry plant extracts, flavonoids, and essential phospholipids.

The combination of bioactive components has a positive effect on liver cells. Veterinarians note the detoxification and regenerating properties of the combined drug. Hepatovet is a low-toxic hepatoprotector; after a course of therapy there is no mutagenic, sensitizing or embryotoxic effect. It is no coincidence that the list of restrictions for prescribing a suspension is very short.

For ease of use, each package contains a dispenser syringe. A simple device helps to accurately measure the required volume of medicine. If the dog does not like the taste of Hepatovet mixed with food, then a dosing syringe is used to forcefully administer the suspension while feeding the animal. The product contains Bacon flavoring, which makes taking the medicine more pleasant for dogs.

How does it work?

The liver is the largest gland in the body. In cats, like other animals, it plays an important role because it produces enzymes for breaking down food. At the same time, toxins and other harmful substances accumulate in the liver, which negatively affect its functioning. Hepatovet provides support to this organ when natural processes are disrupted or exposed to external factors.

The advantages of the domestic drug include a complex effect due to the composition:

1. Phospholipids promote the restoration of liver cells and protect their membranes. They normalize metabolism, stabilize water balance, increase the production of enzymes, and prevent the degeneration of liver cells into fat cells.
2. L-ornithine starts the regeneration process, and also helps reduce ammonia levels in the body, normalizes the production of acid and alkali.
3. Methionine promotes protein activity, increases phospholipid levels and lowers cholesterol levels. Prevents the accumulation of fat in the liver and has a detoxifying effect.
4. Milk thistle extract helps remove toxic substances from the body. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant properties. Restores organ function.
5. Immortelle extract has a choleretic effect. Prevents bile stagnation. Relieves inflammation and reduces pain.

The drug is a safe medicine, as it does not have a toxic effect on the body. With long-term use, it is not addictive and does not have embryotoxic or carcinogenic effects.

pharmachologic effect

Hepatitis is a complex effect on the body:

• regenerating;
• anti-inflammatory;
• detoxification.

Components of the Hepatovet suspension:

• normalize liver functioning;
• protect hepatocytes from the toxic effects of synthetic components during a course of antibiotic therapy and taking corticosteroids;
• stabilize the process of liver cell restoration.

Advantages

Hepatovet for cats has many advantages:

1. Compatible with other veterinary drugs. Can be used in complex therapy.
2. It has a convenient release form. Because of the specific smell, it would be very difficult to feed the tablets, and not everyone knows how to give injections.
3. It is safe. Approved for use by pregnant and lactating cats and kittens.
4. It has a complex effect, normalizes metabolic processes and has a restorative effect on the liver.
5. It is usually well tolerated by animals and rarely causes side effects.
6. Natural composition - only plant components and natural amino acids that are present in the body or are well tolerated by it.
7. Can be combined with any feed additives and feed.
8. Affordable price compared to foreign analogues.
9. High efficiency, confirmed by numerous positive reviews.

Reviews

It’s easy to find information about Hepatovet on thematic forums related to dog breeding. In most cases, owners of four-legged pets confirm the positive effect of the combined hepatoprotector for liver damage in dogs. Hypersalivation is an adverse reaction to taking the suspension; the owners do not report other negative manifestations.

It is convenient that pharmacies have the drug bottled in bottles of different sizes. Analyzes confirm the effectiveness of treatment using a composition containing dry extracts of milk thistle, immortelle, lecithin, methionine, and L-ornithine. The cost of the drug is quite high if you recalculate the daily consumption of Hepatovet for dogs of large and medium breeds. When treating miniature pets, the daily dose is small (up to 3 ml), which reduces the cost of therapy.

The safe veterinary drug Hepatovet from the Api-San company is a useful addition to other drugs during the treatment of liver diseases in dogs. Maximum benefits, minimum side effects, proven effectiveness - the advantages of a hepatoprotector from Russian manufacturers. A suspension with a complex of ingredients and dry extracts of immortelle and milk thistle normalizes the functionality of the liver, on the condition of which the health of the entire body depends.

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Indications for use

According to the instructions, Hepatovet for cats is used in the following cases:

• for liver diseases occurring in acute or chronic form (hepatitis, hepatosis, cirrhosis, lipidosis);
• for food and other poisoning;
• for any infectious diseases in which severe intoxication of the animal’s body occurs;
• after taking medications that negatively affect liver function;
• after helminthic infestations or infection with external parasites.

As an adjuvant, Hepatovet can be used for disorders of the digestive tract.

Analogs

The veterinarian can choose a different type of hepatoprotector for dogs if, for some reason, Hepatovet is not suitable for a four-legged pet. In most cases, the need arises when the suspension is not available in the pharmacy; other prerequisites for selecting an analogue are practically excluded.

Hepatovet has no exact analogues. Other drugs have a wider list of indications and limitations; this nuance must be taken into account.

Modern compositions for normalizing liver function:

• Tioprotectin.
• Hepatolik Zoo-Health.

It is advisable to purchase a veterinary drug to prevent the dog from receiving an excessive dose of biologically active substances.

Instructions for use

The instructions for use indicate that Hepatovet for cats can be mixed with a small amount of food, but due to the specific smell, the animal will most likely refuse to eat the medicinal treat. It is recommended to give the medication forcibly. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Shake the suspension well, as it tends to separate.
2. Using a dosing syringe, measure out the required amount.
3. Pick up the animal. Pet him and calm him down.
4. Open the mouth and inject the medicine onto the back of the tongue or into the cheek area so that your pet cannot spit it out.

The dosage of the medicine is calculated based on the weight of the animal:

1. For kittens and cats up to 3 kg, you need to give 1 ml of the drug at a time.
2. For one dose, animals weighing from 3 to 6 kg will need 2 ml of suspension.
3. For large pets (over 7 kg), a single dose is 3 ml.

The drug should be taken at the indicated dose 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment can vary from 3 to 5 weeks depending on the disease, symptoms or degree of poisoning. If necessary, the course of treatment can be repeated, taking a break for 2-3 weeks.

If a medication is missed, treatment should be resumed as soon as possible, while the dosage and dosage regimen remain unchanged.

According to the instructions, no overdose symptoms were found, but you should consult your doctor before use.

HEPATOVET (Api-San) treatment of liver diseases in cats 35ml

Description of HEPATOVET

Lecithin + Methionine + Ornithine + Silybum + Helichrysum

(lecithin + methionine + ornithine + milk thistle + immortelle)

TRADE NAME OF THE DRUG HEPATOVET / HEPATOVET

DOSAGE FORM Suspension for oral use.

COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE

Essential phospholipids - 60 mg/ml, methionine - 100 mg/ml, L-ornithine - 50 mg/ml, milk thistle extract - 15 mg/ml, immortelle herb - 15 mg/ml, auxiliary components.

The drug is available in polymer bottles:

– for cats – 35 ml,

– for dogs – 50 ml,

with a tamper evident screw cap in a cardboard box along with a dosing syringe/measuring cup and instructions for use.

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC GROUP

Hepatoprotector.

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Hepatovet is a hepatotropic drug that contains essential phospholipids, flavonoids, amino acids - methionine and ornithine. The complex of biologically active substances in the drug improves the functional state of the liver and its detoxification function, helps preserve and restore the structure of hepatocytes; normalizes the level of ammonia in the body of animals, accelerates the regeneration of liver cells:

Essential phospholipids

– protect and restore liver cells,

- stop the development of fibrosis,

- are antioxidants

— perform a transport function, increase the activity of enzyme systems.

Methionine is necessary for normal metabolism and has a hepatoprotective effect. Activates the action of hormones, vitamins and enzymes. Reduces the concentration of cholesterol in the blood and increases the content of phospholipids.

L-ornithine regenerates liver tissue and is involved in the process of ammonia detoxification.

Milk thistle is an excellent antioxidant, helps strengthen the liver, supports its stable functioning, and as a result, the whole body.

When using immortelle, the sensation of pain in the liver area disappears, flatulence and vomiting stop, and the size of the liver decreases.

Hepatovet, in terms of the degree of impact on the body, is classified as a low-hazard substance (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76); in therapeutic doses it does not have embryotoxic, teratogenic, carcinogenic or sensitizing effects.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

Hepatovet is prescribed to dogs and cats independently or as part of complex therapy for acute and chronic liver diseases of various etiologies, to normalize liver function and regeneration after endo- and exotoxicosis, somatic and infectious diseases, as well as to reduce the negative effects of drugs that have hepatotoxicity.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindications to the use of Hepatovet are the increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug, hepatic encephalopathy and epilepsy.

METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DOSES

The drug is administered to dogs and cats orally, individually with a small amount of food or administered forcibly using a dosing syringe 2 - 3 times a day for 3 - 5 weeks, in the doses indicated in the table:

Before use, the suspension in the bottle should be shaken thoroughly for 1-2 minutes. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated after 2–3 weeks.

SIDE EFFECTS

When using Hepatovet in accordance with these instructions, side effects and complications in animals, as a rule, are not observed. In some animals, 10-15 minutes after administration of the drug, hypersalivation is observed, which spontaneously stops and does not require the use of drugs. If allergic reactions occur, stop using the drug and prescribe antihistamines and symptomatic medications to the animal.

OVERDOSE

No overdose symptoms have been identified in animals.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

If one or more doses of the drug are missed, its use is resumed in the same dosages and according to the same regimen.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINES

Hepatovet is compatible with feed, medicines and feed additives.

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. The medicine should be stored in places inaccessible to children and animals.

Contraindications and side effects

And although, according to GOST, Hepatovet is a low-hazard substance, it has contraindications. You should not use it if you have the following health problems:

• severe liver failure;
• hepatic encephalopathy;
• epilepsy;
• individual intolerance to components.

The drug usually does not cause complications or side effects. Sometimes, 10-15 minutes after administration, increased production of saliva may be observed. If this phenomenon occurs, there is no need to take any action, since it goes away on its own in a few minutes.

Less commonly, Hepatovet causes nausea and vomiting in cats. In this case, you need to consult a doctor. He may adjust the dose or prescribe antiemetics for better absorption of the medication.

If allergic reactions occur, use should be discontinued. Antihistamines and symptomatic treatment will help eliminate their manifestations, but consultation with a veterinarian is required. In this case, it is necessary to select another drug to treat the liver.

Features of storage and use

The hepatoprotector should be stored at a temperature from +2 to +25˚C. Be sure to pay attention to the expiration date indicated on the packaging. After its expiration, the drug is strictly forbidden to use. Please note that sunlight can destroy the beneficial properties of components. Animals and children should not have access to the medication.

After opening the bottle, you can use the medicine for 21 days. Afterwards it must be disposed of.

When working with medicine, follow general safety rules. When finished, wash your hands thoroughly.

Owner reviews

Oksana, owner of Kymrik:

“When blood was found several times in our cat’s stool, we went to the vet. After the examination, Hepatovet was prescribed along with other drugs. The medicine is effective. After a week, they forgot about the existing problems, although the course lasted three weeks. True, the cat categorically refused to take it; the forced infusion was painful.”

Nina, owner of a 5-year-old cat:

“When our cat Vasily fell ill (he refused to eat and play, lay motionless all day), we immediately went to the doctor. It was established that he developed hepatosis against the background of gastritis. The doctor prescribed Hepatovet. After the course, the animal’s condition improved significantly, his appetite returned, although now he is on a strict diet. I consider the downside of the medicine to be the shelf life after opening (only 3 weeks).”