Foran Pet Care Parazole Dog/Cat 100mg/ml Oral Suspension
Parazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of domestic dogs and cats infected with immature and mature stages of nematodes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
Effective against immature and mature ascarids, hookworms and tapeworms. Also kills roundworm eggs.
Available in a 100ml container.
- Roundworms
- Tapeworms
- Hookworms
- Lungworms
- Roundworm eggs
Easy to use in feed or orally
For full information, read the leaflet before use.
Presentation
A white to off-white 10% w/v oral suspension of Fenbendazole
Each ml contains 100mg of Fenbendazole and 2.5mg of methyl parahydroxybenzoate (as preservative).
For full information, read the leaflet before use.
Indication for use
A broad spectrum anthelmintic for the treatment of domestic dogs and cats infected with immature and mature stages of nematodes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
Effective against immature and mature ascarids, hookworms and tapeworms.
Also kills roundworm eggs.
Dosage
For full information, read the leaflet before use.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
Routine treatment of dogs and cats: A single dose at a dose rate of 100mg/kg which is equivalent to 1ml per 1kg bodyweight.
See dosage chart below for examples:
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Body weight | Volume of Parazole |
| Adult Cat | 2 kg | 2 ml |
| 4 kg | 4 ml | |
| 6 kg | 6 ml | |
| Small Dog | 3 kg | 3 ml |
| 5 kg | 5 ml | |
| Medium Dog | 15 kg | 15 ml |
| 25 kg | 25 ml | |
| Large Dog | 35 kg | 35 ml |
| 40 kg | 40 ml |
Weaned puppies and kittens under six months of age and lungworm in cats:
A single dose for three consecutive days at a dose rate of 50mg/kg, which is equivalent to 1ml per 2kg bodyweight.
Puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age, 5 weeks of age and again before leaving the breeders premises. Treatment may also be required at 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age.
Thereafter, the frequency of treatment can be reduced unless the pups remain in kennels where reinfestation occurs more readily.
Pregnant bitches:
1ml per 4kg bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously for approximately 25 days. This is equivalent to 25mg Fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily.
Regular treatment is advisable to prevent infection of children by the larvae of ascarids of dogs and cats
Method and Route of Administration:
For full information, read the leaflet before use.
Administer orally or mix in feed. The suspension can be given using the 12ml measuring syringe provided in the package. A syringe adapter (bung) is also provided in the package for insertion in the neck of the bottle before use.
Advice on Correct Administration:
Impermeable gloves should be worn to avoid skin contact with the vetinary medicinal product.
Dosing Procedure using the Measuring Syringe:
- Estimate the body weight of a dog or a cat accurately to ensure correct dosing. Refer below for the correct dosage amount
- To insert the syringe adapter (bung): Push down and unscrew the bottle top. Position the syringe adapter (bung) and cap over the bottle opening. Push down firmly and screw the cap into position. Syringe adapter (bung) should now be flush with the top of the bottle neck
- Shake the bottle well before use. Push down and unscrew the bottle top. Insert the nozzle of the measuring syringe into the hole in the bung by gently pushing
- Turn the bottle/syringe upside down. Pull the syringe plunger out until the plunger corresponds to the required dose
- Turn the bottle right way up and, with a twisting movement separate the measuring syringe from the bottle
- Push the plunger to empty the contents of the syringe directly into the mouth of the animal or onto the food. Good mixing of the product in food is advisable if it is to be given in this way
- Depending on the dose required, repeat steps 3-6<
- Replace the bottle top after use
Precautions
For full information, read the leaflet before use.
Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not freeze.
For animal treatment only.
Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy:
- Too frequent and repeated use of anthelmintics from the same class, over an extended period of time.
- Underdosing, which may be due to underestimation of body weight or misadministration of the veterinary medicinal product.
Use only properly calibrated dosing equipment.
Do not use this vetinary medicinal product after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after Exp. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 6 months./p>
MAH: Foran Healthcare, Red Mills, >Goresbridge, Kilkenny, R95 EKH4, Ireland Tel.: +353 (0) 1 626 8058
For more information, please refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics available from the VMD website or the MAH. For information about adverse events, please see the Summary of Product Characteristics or contact the MAH. Please report any possible adverse events to your veterinarian, the MAH or the VMD (https://www.gov.uk/report-veterinarymedicine-problem/animal-reacts-medicine.
Email: adverse.events@vmd.gov.uk
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