Pratel, drug for deworming dogs and cats, 10 tablets

• Posted by Olesya Vakhraneva
• Date: November 16, 2018

Unlike cats, no one likes or wants to have worms. Worms easily infect themselves, posing a threat to the health of both furry pets and humans. To reliably exclude their hidden presence in your pet’s life, it is enough to regularly take anthelmintics for preventive purposes.

• 2 The mechanism of action of the drug Pratel
• 3 Indications for use

  3.1 Photo gallery: pathogens of helminthiasis in cats

Features of application

Pratel can be given to mustaches in different ways; below we will talk in more detail about the most important ones.

Forcibly

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
2. Place your pet on your lap, making sure that its head is higher than the level of its body.
3. Squeeze one tablet from the blister, and then open the cat’s mouth and place it on the root of the tongue. If you did everything correctly, your pet’s swallowing reflex will work, and therefore he will swallow the medicine on his own.

Using a syringe

1. Wear rubber medical gloves.
2. Take 1 pill from the box, then crush it into powder.
3. Remove the plunger from a 5 ml syringe and pour the powder inside.
4. Plug the syringe nozzle and then pour 3-4 ml of warm milk into the cylinder.
5. Carefully place the plunger back into the syringe and then shake until the particles are completely dissolved.
6. Ask someone to hold your pet.
7. Open your mouth, and then aiming at the sky, inject the medicine.

With food

1. Remove the product from the box and then crush the pill thoroughly. The easiest way to do this is with the side of a knife or the base of a teaspoon.
2. Pour the resulting powder into a bowl with a small amount of food. Canned cat food, pate or minced meat are excellent food choices.
3. Mix the powder thoroughly with food and then give it to your pet. After this, do not forget to wash the bowl, as it is necessary to remove any remaining anthelmintic from the dish.

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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.

Effect on the body

The anthelmintic contains 2 important components, which, after absorption into the gastrointestinal tract, affect helminths in different ways:

• Pyrantel has a detrimental effect on neural communication in parasites. And so they detach from the intestinal walls. They are subsequently killed by enzymes that are naturally produced in the intestines.
• After being absorbed into the body by worms, praziquantel causes muscle paralysis. Then the parasites are evicted from their usual habitat, as they come out along with the pet’s feces.

List of drugs containing praziquantel

Description

Pratel is an effective anthelmintic drug for dogs. Used both as prevention and treatment. It is considered low-hazard and can be used by pregnant animals and puppies over 30 weeks. The drug copes with both parasitic nematodes and cestodes. Recommended for dogs that often walk outside. Read below about how to give Pratel to a dog, contraindications and reviews. The combined anthelmintic drug Pratel includes the substance praziquantel and pyrantel embonate as the main active components. This drug, due to its main substances in its composition, has a detrimental effect on both larvae and eggs, and adult forms of worms, including various types of toxocara, echinococcosis; causative agents of uncynarinosis, taeniasis and others. Therapy is prescribed for different types of parasites.

The medicine is produced in the form of round tablets with beveled edges and a cross-shaped cut on one side. The tablets contain 144 mg of pyrantel embonate and 50 mg of praziquantel.

The active component of the drug Pratel for cats - pyrantel - acts on gastrointestinal nematodes. It is a neuromuscular ganglion blocker responsible for persistent depolarization and spastic paralysis of the muscles of roundworms. The influence of pyrantel is also aimed at sexually mature species of gastrointestinal nematodes.

The auxiliary elements of the drug include:

1. Crystal cellulose;
2. Lactose;
3. Sodium saccharin, croscarmellose and starch gluconate;
4. Corn starch;
5. Seen;
6. Silicon dioxide;
7. Magnesium stearate.

The drug is placed in paper boxes of 1 or 10 blisters. The product should be stored in closed packaging, in a dark place, separate from food and feed, at temperatures up to 25 degrees.

The biological effect is based on inhibition of energy metabolism, which causes the death of parasites and their removal from the gastrointestinal tract.

Oral administration of the drug ensures rapid absorption of praziquantel into the intestines and its distribution in tissues. The substance leaves the body in the urine in a metallized state.

Pyrantel paomat is incompletely absorbed in the intestine and is excreted in feces during the day.

Pratel is well tolerated by cats of all breeds and age groups.

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.

Cost and comparison with analogues

Pratel can be purchased at any veterinary pharmacy, and you can also order home delivery via the Internet. A package of 10 tablets usually costs no more than 400 rubles. Depending on the region, the price may vary by 30-50 rubles, both up and down.

For your beloved pets

Composition and active ingredients

"Pratel" is convenient for use in the form of tablets for oral administration. The tablets are yellow in color, round in shape with beveled edges, each has a cross-shaped notch to facilitate division. Pratel tablets for animals are sold in cardboard packaging with blisters containing 10 tablets. The destructive properties of Pratelu for helminths are provided by active substances.

Caring for dogs is very important, so learn more about how to trim nails correctly, make a pattern for overalls, choose a toy, clipper, collar, furminator, and become familiar with what trimming and grooming are. One tablet contains:

• pyrantel embonate - 144 mg;
• praziquantel - 50 mg.

Excipients give the tablet its shape:

• lactose - 84.1 mg;
• microcrystalline cellulose - 79 mg;
• sodium starch and corn starch glycolate - 33.5 mg;
• povidone - 16 mg;
• croscaramelose sodium - 7 mg;
• magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide - 4.8 mg;
• sodium saccharin - 1.6 mg.

Important! Helminths negatively affect the body of animals and lead to weakened immunity, intestinal blockage, and pneumonia. When used, "Pratel" is absorbed and quickly spreads throughout the body, after which it is metabolized (t

e. excreted) by the kidneys and intestines.

Reviews from cat owners about the drug Pratel

Victoria: This anthelmintic drug was recommended to me by my friend, since she is a cat lover, and therefore uses it constantly. I first noticed parasites on my two-year-old cat Sonya. I was afraid to give her the whole tablet (as the manufacturer recommends), so I only gave her half. I know that praziquantel is toxic, so I didn’t risk the health of my pet. The medicine helped and now my cat feels good. A package of 10 tablets is inexpensive; I bought it at a local veterinary pharmacy for 390 rubles.

Elizaveta: All owners of four-legged pets should undergo a course of deworming approximately once every 3-4 months. Of course, I knew about this, but I rarely did it. As a result, my cat got worms somewhere. I had to seek help from a veterinary clinic; the doctor pointed out my carelessness. After this, he prescribed Pratel, as well as dietary nutrition, since my cat weighs 8 kg at 3.5 years old, and this is considered obese. Within a week, the pet began to run and lead an active lifestyle. And after a month and a half, he weighed less than 6 kilograms, and I think this is a very good result. The anthelmintic did not cause any adverse reactions, I recommend it, it does its job perfectly!

Oleg: I have been using this product for about 2 years. It’s the best thing for prevention, because the price doesn’t bite, and the drug works one hundred percent. My pets tolerate the effects of active ingredients normally. I usually make Pratel powder and then mix it with the pate. Seals eat it very quickly, and this way they don’t have to be tormented by shoving a bitter pill into their mouths.

Indications and principle of action

The drug is indicated for the treatment and prevention of:

• nematodes;
• cestodiasis;
• complex infections with parasites of varying intensity.

Attention. If your four-legged pet is not feeling well, then you need to wait until the condition improves, and only then carry out anthelmintic therapy

After entering the gastrointestinal tract, the tablet quickly dissolves, and the active ingredients penetrate into the bloodstream and tissues of the animal. Pratel leads to paralysis and destruction of parasites. It also expels them from the body, so taking laxatives is not required. The drug is excreted in urine and feces; with the correct dosage, it does not accumulate in tissues and is harmless to dogs.

The product is recommended for all ages and breeds; it is suitable for both weakened pets and six-week-old puppies. If you have chronic pathologies, you should consult a doctor before use.