"Milbemaks": analogue, instructions for use, reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

"Milbemax" is a drug whose action is aimed at the treatment and prevention of helminthic invasions in pets. It must be used strictly according to the instructions to avoid negative consequences.

There are less dangerous analogues of Milbemax, which also work well among animal lovers. The article will describe in detail the effect of the drug, instructions for its use and analogues.

What is the drug

"Milbemax" is a combined deworming medicine that effectively fights intestinal parasites in animals:

• cestodes;
• nematodes and their larvae;
• round tapeworms;

Milbemax tablets are intended for worms in puppies, kittens and adult cats and dogs.

Form and composition

The drug is being producedin several variants:

• Long white tablets available for small dogs and puppies.
• For young cats and kittens, beige-brown, elongated tablets with beveled edges are available.
• White round tablets for adult dogs.
• For adult cats, the medicine is red in color and slightly elongated.

The main active ingredients of the drug are praziquantel and milbemycin oxime. These substances effectively destroy most types of worms that affect the body of pets.

Also Milbemax includes:

• povidone;
• microcrystalline cellulose;
• croscarmellose sodium;
• lactose monohydrate.

How Milbemax works

Milbemycin penetrates the blood plasma and acts on helminth larvae for several hours, causing paralysis and death in them, after which the substance is completely excreted from the body.

Praziquantel has a damaging effect on nematodes and cestodes through its effect on parasite cells. The peak concentration of the substance is reached 1-4 hours after the use of the drug. The substance completely leaves the body after two days.

When the drug is indicated

There are a number of symptoms, upon detection of which anthelmintics are indicated, in particular Milbemax:

• stool problems;
• the animal fidgets on the pope;
• difficulty swallowing;
• dermatitis appears;
• the animal is sick, vomits;
• wool becomes dull and falls out;
• appears profuse salivation;
• animal becomes lethargic;
• there are traces of worms or their larvae in the feces.

If the owner has found these signs, you must take the animal to the veterinarian or give Milbemax yourself according to the instructions.

Instructions for use

Milbemax tablets are used once, together with meals. It is necessary to check that the animal has eaten the tablet. Otherwise, the medicine is placed on the root of the tongue, after which the animal's mouth is compressed until it swallows the pill.

Before using Milbemax, you should carefully read the dosage. If it is exceeded, the animal may be poisoned.

Before vaccination, the animal must be dewormed a couple of weeks before the intended vaccination. As a preventive measure, Milbemax tablets should be given to the pet every 90 days.

To cure an animal of worms, "Milbemax" must be given within a month once every 7 days. As soon as the summer season begins, deworming must be carried out. Also, the pet must be treated for worms every month until the end of the season.

Feline dosage

• Kittens from 500 g to 1 kg are given half a beige tablet.
• Cats weighing between 1 and 2 kg should be given one beige pill.
• An animal that weighs 2-4 kg is given ½ of a red tablet.
• A cat weighing approximately 4-8 kg needs to drink 1 red pill.
• A large cat that has reached 8-12 kg or more should be given 1.5 red tablets.

Dosage for puppies and older dogs

• For those puppies that have already reached 1 kg, you will need half the children's dosage.
• For puppies weighing 1 to 5 kg, 1 tablet will be required.
• Puppies and small dogs that have reached 5-10 kg should be given the medicine in the amount of 2 pieces intended for puppies.
• Adult dogs that weigh between 5 and 25 kg will need 1 tablet per adult animal.
• Heavier weight dogs (25-50kg) should eat 2 tablets.
• Large pets weighing 50-75 kg should be given 3 adult tablets.

Contraindications

The medicine is in some cases contraindicated for animals. In this case, the doctor will select an analogue of Milbemax. Here is a list of contraindications:

• Presence of infectious diseases in animals.
• If your pet has been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
• When a pet is severely depleted.
• If a cat or dog has hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
• If the kitten or puppy is less than 2 weeks old or weighs up to 500 grams.
• If the female is pregnant, "Milbemax" can only be administeredfollowing the recommendation of a veterinarian.

In any dosage "Milbemax" is contraindicated for puppies of the following dog breeds: sheltie, bobtail, collie. These animals are always hypersensitive to certain ingredients of the drug.

Side effects

With the correct use of the drug and compliance with the dosage, side effects are not observed.

If you give an animal a little more drug than it is supposed to, it may experience increased salivation, depression, lack of coordination, body trembling, muscle paresis. These symptoms will go away on their own within a day.

If a pet has an individual intolerance, an allergy may develop. In this case, the dog is prescribed antihistamines.

Analogues of "Milbemax"

Veterinary pharmacies sell foreign and domestic substitutes for Milbemax:

• "Kaniquantel". This is a drug in the form of a gel, which is convenient to give to the animal. Comes with a 6 ml syringe. The medicine is forbidden for pregnant cats and dogs.
• "Febtal Combo". This is a suspension anthelmintic that can be given to puppies and small dogs.
• "Drontal Plus" is one of the most famous analogues of "Milbemax". This medicine has a small list of contraindications and side effects due to low toxicity.
• "Pratel" is an economical version of the anthelmintic. Maybesold by the piece.
• "Dosalid" - copes well with cestodes and nematodes in pets.
• "Helmimax" is a combination drug that is safe for puppies and older animals. It effectively fights 13 types of worms and is non-addictive.

Such substitutes are usually prescribed by veterinarians if the pet has side effects or contraindications after taking Milbemax.

Special Instructions

When working with "Milbemax" it is necessary to observe safety precautions. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling the animal.

If you accidentally get the drug inside, you need to drink as much water as possible and contact a medical facility. Milbemax is toxic to humans, fish, aquatic animals and underwater plants.

Reviews

Reviews of Milbemax, the instructions for use of which you read above, are mostly positive. Pet owners note the high effectiveness of the drug and the small size of the tablets, so the animal eats them with food.

However, some dogs and cats, especially small ones, have to be force fed. Some crush the tablet and give it with water or liquid food.

Of the minuses, the high cost of the medicine is also noted, but this is due to its effectiveness. This medicine is recommended by both breeders andvets.