Nemex Gatti Orale Pasta 1 Siringa 3g 115,3 Mg/g

NAME
NEMEX PASTE FOR CATS

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Anthelmintics. Tetrahydropyrimidines.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Pyrantel pamoate 115.3 mg / g (equal to pyrantel base 40 mg / g).

EXCIPIENTS
1 g to taste.

INDICATIONS
It is indicated for the therapy and prevention of roundworm and hookworm infestations in kittens, pregnant and lactating cats and adult cats.

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
None known.

USE / ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral.

DOSAGE
Single administration of 57.65 mg pyrantel pamoate per kg body weight (equal to 2 notches of the 2 g syringe or 1 notch of the 3 g syringe). The content of a 2 g syringe is sufficient for a 4 kg cat; the content of a 3 g syringe is sufficient for a 6 kg cat. Administer without fasting the cat and without enforcing a particular diet. The palatability of the drug allows to spread the preparation directly on the teeth or on a paw of the cat with the special injector or directly in the oral cavity of the animal. In the case of unsociable or restless animals, it can be given mixed with food. PROPHYLAXIS. Prophylaxis is done to keep the cat free of worms. Furthermore, the prophylactic treatment with the drug allows the cat: to be more resistant to other diseases; you bear more stresses; you present a more alert sensory; is of a better general appearance, in particular present more shiny hair. Kittens (up to 12 weeks of age): a first treatment should be carried out at 10-14 days of age. Subsequent treatments should be applied at weekly intervals up to 2-3 weeks after weaning (about 5-7 weeks of age). As the probability of infestation still persists, it is advisable to proceed with further treatments up to the twelfth week of age at 2-week intervals. Young and adult cats (after 12 weeks of age): proceed with regular treatments every 3 months. In poor hygienic and / or environmental conditions, such as to favor the possibility of more frequent infestation, it is advisable to repeat the treatments at shorter time intervals. Cats: Treat 2,4, 6 weeks after each heat. Cats that have given birth should be treated in the second, fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth weeks after giving birth. Outside these periods and in good hygienic conditions, it is sufficient to carry out disinfestation treatments every three months. THERAPY: the treatment must be carried out immediately every time the presence of parasites is ascertained and repeated after 2-3 weeks.

STORAGE
Store away from light, in a cool and dry place.

WARNINGS
In case of dosing difficulties, for example when it is impossible to weigh the cat, the dose of the drug to be administered must be rounded up. The preparation, in fact, below the indicated dosage does not fully express all its therapeutic efficacy; on the contrary, high doses do not present contraindications. The veterinary medicinal product has a wide safety margin and can be safely administered to subjects of all ages, in any physiological state and in any state and severity of disease. Overdose: if administered in doses 120 times higher than the therapeutic one and for several days it does not show symptoms of intolerance (vomiting, weight loss).

WAITING TIME
Not relevant.

TARGET SPECIES
Cats.

SIDE EFFECTS
None known.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
The product is specifically indicated for use during pregnancy and lactation. During clinical trials that used higher dosages than those recommended, no side effects were found or reported.