Prazid for puppies is a combined anthelmintic preparation with a wide range of effects on all phases of development of both tape and round helminths parasitizing on animals, including dogs.
Mechanism of action of suspension Prasicides for puppies
The composition of the drug includes such active ingredients as pyrantel and praziquantel. They disrupt the energy metabolism in the muscle cells of parasites , thus causing their paralysis and further death. Thus, parasites completely deduce their gastrointestinal tract.
Taking the drug orally leads to a rapid absorption of prazikvantelav GIT organs. The maximum concentration in the blood plasma is observed after 1-3 hours. The medicine is distributed in all organs and tissues of the puppy and is excreted in urine about a day later.
Pirantel is absorbed badly, because its effect on the helminths in the intestine is more prolonged. It is displayed together with feces in unchanged form.
How to give a prazid to a puppy?
Instructions for taking Prasicid for puppies assume a one-time administration with both curative and prophylactic purposes. Usually, the medication is given along with the morning meal with the food or is injected by force with a syringe dispenser.
For puppies of small breeds, a single dose of the drug is one milliliter per kilogram of body weight. Puppies of medium and large breeds dose is one milliliter for 2-3 kg of body weight. It is important to shake the bottle well for a couple of minutes before taking the medication.
If the infection with helminths is strong, the procedure for taking Prasicide plus for puppies is recommended to be repeated after 10 days.
Side effects
With the correct dosage and the choice of the desired consistency (60, 40, 20), the drug does not lead to any complications or side effects. With hypersensitivity and intolerance to components, allergic reactions are possible. In this case, the drug is stopped and symptomatic medication is prescribed.