About this Product:
Av-Prazi Injection is a clear solution containing 5.68 milligrams of praziquantel per 100mL which has been formulated for subcutaneous or intramuscular use in dogs, cats, and lambs for the removal of cestodes
Praziquantel, the effective ingredient in Av Prazi Inj, has been used in the treatment and control of canine and feline tapeworm infections for about 35 years. The common tapeworm of dogs and cats, Dipylidium caninum, is the usual target of this medication although praziquantel is also effective against less common types of tapeworms such as Taenia species and the more dangerous Mesocestoides species and Echinococcus species. Praziquantel is also effective against flukes.
A single praziquantel treatment should clear a Dipylidium caninum infection although a second treatment is sometimes recommended if it is felt that immediate re-infection is likely. Immediate re-infection might take place if a serious uncontrolled flea problem is in the pet's environment; Dipylidium caninum is contracted when an infected adult flea harboring a tapeworm larva is eaten.
Praziquantel damages the parasite's internal skin so that the parasite disintegrates and is removed by the host's immune system. Unlike the situation with roundworms, dead tapeworms generally will not be seen passing from the host after deworming.
Composition:
(Per 100 ml)
Praziquantel: 5.68 gr
Solvent q.s: 100 ml
Indication:
Av-Prazi Inj is a special treatment for Parasitic Infections.
Treatment infestations:
In Lambs: Moniesia spp.
In Dogs: Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus granulosus, Taenia pisiformis, and the removal and control of Echinococus multilocularis,
In Cats: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis.
Dosage and Usage:
Av Prazi Inj can be administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously (especially in cats) at the following doses:
- Lambs: 1 ml product per 10 kg body weight (3.75 mg Praziquantel per kg BW).
- Dogs: 5 mg praziquantel per kg BW.
- Cats: 5 mg praziquantel per kg BW
Contraindication:
- Avoid using this product in puppies less than 4 weeks of age and cats younger than 6 weeks of age.
Withdrawal Period:
Av Prazi inj for cats has no withdrawal period.
Storage:
- Store in a cool and dry place, keep away from direct sunlight.
