Anthelmintic preparation "Kanikvantel Plus"

Kanikvantel Plus is an anthelmintic preparation for animals, which, thanks to its composition, has a wide range of useful properties.

General information about the preparation

This medicine, intended for oral use, is able to affect both tapeworms and round ones. The company-manufacturer in this case emphasizes that the drug "Kanikvantel Plus" is very effective at all stages of development of these parasites. The effect of this anthelmintic agent is a violation of energy metabolism in the body of round and ribbon worms, inhibition of ATP synthesis and paralysis of the neuromuscular system of cestodes. All these processes lead to the death of parasites and their isolation from the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. Among other things, it should be said that this drug does not have embryotoxic, cumulative, teratogenic, sensitizing and hepatotoxic properties, and is well tolerated by dogs and cats.

Forms and features of the composition

The anthelmintic agent Kanikvantel Plus is available in the form of flat round tablets of pale yellow shade and in the form of a gel. The composition of the first as the main elements include fenbendazole and praziquantel in a volume of five hundred and fifty milligrams, respectively. In addition, on sale today you can meet the "Kanikvantel Plus XL". They contain active ingredients in the volume of one thousand and one hundred milligrams. As for the gel, it is available in special syringes with a convenient dispenser. The composition of this agent also contains substances such as praziquantel and fenbendazole.

Scope of use

Use the anthelmintic preparation "Kanikvantel Plus" the instruction basically recommends for the treatment of so-called mixed invasions caused by worms of round and ribbon type. For example, for the treatment of diseases caused by parasites of the species Toxascaris leonina, Echinococcus granulosus or Trichuris vulpis.

Features of the drug

With the preventive purpose of cats and dogs de-worming quarterly, with a therapeutic - strictly according to indications. Veterinarians also necessarily recommend that this procedure be performed ten to fourteen days before vaccination. In addition, in order to prevent helminthiosis in future offspring, deworming should be done to bitches (about two weeks before mating). The manufacturer also notes that if there are special indications, the Kanikvantel Plus can be used by pregnant females, but in this case, the dosage prescribed by the veterinarian should be strictly observed. Deworming of kittens and puppies is allowed from the age of four weeks. At the same time, both tablets are placed on the root of the tongue or mixed with food. Dosage at the same time is one dragee for ten kilograms of weight.

Basic Contraindications

It is strictly forbidden to prescribe this anthelmintic agent to animals under the age of three weeks. In addition, it is not recommended to give this medication to pregnant and lactating females.