Detailed instructions for use of the drug for dogs Kanikvantel Plus

What worms does it help with?

Kanikquantel is a powerful tool in the fight against adult helminths and their eggs. It is used to treat helminthic infestations, as well as for prevention purposes.

It has shown high effectiveness in the fight against nematodes, trematodes and cestodes, roundworms, tapeworms and intestinal worms, roundworms, whipworms, echinococci, sheep brainworm, tapeworms, and uncinaria. Accordingly, the drug is able to have a preventive and therapeutic effect against:

• nematode;
• cestodosis;
• toxoscariasis;
• echinococcosis;
• hookworm;
• diflariasis;
• mixed helminthiasis.

This veterinary drug is produced by the German company Maramed Pharma. Available in the form of tablets and gel (paste).

Content

1. Kanikquantel for dogs: pharmacological effects 2. Dosage and methods of administration 3. Contraindications and side effects of Kanikquantel for dogs

An antiparasitic veterinary drug used to treat or prevent helminth infections. The product fights all known types of worms, but has no effect on external parasites. The combined drug is absorbed into the tissues of the body and transported through the circulatory system.

Microorganisms such as tapeworms or annelids can enter your furry pet's body in a variety of ways. Here are some of them:

• Eating raw meat, minced meat without heat treatment, and sausage of dubious quality.
• Drinking from street sources: fountains, puddles.
• Eating lawn grass in the summer and mid-season periods.
• Infection of helminths on fur and paws after a walk.

In addition to using anthelmintic drugs, doctors recommend purchasing special collars against external parasites, washing the dog’s paws after every walk, and completely washing the dog’s coat at least once every 2 weeks.

Kanikvantel is a 4th generation anthelmintic drug. It effectively affects round and tapeworms, while not harming the dog’s body. The drug does not accumulate in the kidneys, liver tissue, or bile ducts. The pharmaceutical product is excreted through feces and urine. The medication stands out among similar products due to its cost, convenient release form, and practical use - suitable for cats and dogs.

Compound

The main active ingredients are:

• praziquantel (1 tablet – 50 mg, 1 gram of gel 60 mg);
• fenbendazole (1 tablet – 500 mg, 1 gram of gel – 600 mg).

Other excipients in the composition include:

• sodium lauryl sulfate (10 mg.);
• polyvidone (20 mg);
• “meat” flavoring (12 mg.);
• magnesium stearate (up to 0.6 g);
• food coloring;
• starch.

Important! The peculiarity of Kanikvantel is that it is pleasant to the taste for dogs, since it contains a meat-flavored flavoring.

Kanikvantel for dogs: pharmacological effects

The veterinary drug for parasites for dogs is available in standard packaging, as well as in tablets for large breeds.

Kanikquantel Plus XL is calculated using a different dosage, but has similar composition and pharmacological properties. The active substances in the tablets are praziquantel in a volume of 50 mg, as well as fenbendazole at least 500 mg per tablet. The principle of the drug’s effect on internal parasites is as follows:

1. 2-4 hours after feeding, the tablet begins to dissolve in the stomach, penetrates the circulatory system, and spreads throughout all tissues of the animal’s body.
2. When interacting with helminths, praziquantel disrupts their energy metabolism. This leads to destabilization of muscle mass, the inability of worms to feed and reproduce.
3. Next, the nerve receptors of the worms are blocked, and they begin to get lost in space.
4. At the next stage, fenbendazole comes into effect. It destroys the muscles of adult sexually mature individuals and instantly kills all larvae.

The overall effect of the drugs in combination leads to complete paralysis in adult worms, helping to remove them in a convenient and painless way with fecal matter.

Pills

The medicine is available in two forms: tablets and gel (paste). These release forms differ from each other.

In tablet form, the drug is easier to correctly calculate in order to give to a large dog. Hence the second advantage: large breeds have a massive mouth and it will simply be very inconvenient to insert a syringe with gel into the animal’s oral cavity.

Dosage

One Kanikquantel tablet contains the amount of active ingredients calculated for 10 kg of animal weight. Thus, if you are the happy owner of a large dog, the first thing you need to do is weigh it. Then it will be quite easy to calculate how many tablets you need based on weight.

Conveniently, each tablet is divided into four parts. So, for a dog weighing 15 kg, 1 whole and a half will be needed, and for a dog weighing 12.5 kg, one whole and a quarter will be needed.

How to give?

For large dogs, tablets are given hidden in a piece of treat.

Good to know! A piece of meat or any other healthy soft treat is suitable for camouflage.

A very common method is to hide the medicine in a piece of sausage. It must be remembered that sausages are not healthy for dogs. It is not recommended to use them even as an “exception” and “once, just today.”

Animals have no “exceptions to the rule.” Some dogs remember what sausage is the first and only time. Subsequently, it will be very difficult to wean the animal from this harmful treat.

If you still need to give a pill, then you should do it this way:

1. Securely secure the dog in a sitting position. Large dogs are fixed between the owner's legs, always with their back to themselves.
2. Raise your muzzle with your hand and lightly press with your thumbs on the area behind the chewing teeth.
3. Without delay, place a tablet or several tablets on the back of your tongue and gently close your jaw.
4. Keep the dog's jaw closed and its head up and stroke the animal's throat.
5. After the dog has made the swallowing movement, gently release and praise.

How Kanikvantel interacts with other medications

Under no circumstances should you give your cat several medications at once without consulting your veterinarian. Only a specialist can determine the possibility of combining drugs. For example, it is not recommended to combine Caniquantel and piperazine, as the effect of treatment will be reduced.

In addition, in some cases, taking an anthelmintic and a drug belonging to another group is indicated. If helminthiasis has led to serious tissue damage in the body, the pet may be prescribed Kanikquantel and an antibacterial agent or deworming medicine along with symptomatic treatment.

Side effects

After use, some dogs may experience lethargy, drowsiness, vomiting and diarrhea. This reaction indicates that the animal was susceptible to helminthic infestation and after the introduction of the drug, an active process of deworming began.

Also, sometimes individual intolerance to certain components may occur and is expressed in increased salivation.

Important! There is no need to be afraid of such symptoms; they go away on their own after a few hours.

Personal safety rules

Kanikquantel plus tablets are prohibited for use for human deworming.

The drug in the form of a suspension or powder that gets onto damaged areas of the skin must be quickly removed using a large amount of running water. The appearance of itching, redness or other symptoms of an allergic reaction can be eliminated by using oral antihistamines, as well as ointments and gels for external use.

Pregnant, lactating and puppies

It is important to remember that the deworming procedure is carried out:

• mandatory before operations, as directed by a veterinarian;
• 10 – 15 days before vaccinations;
• 10 days before mating.

As for puppies up to three weeks of age, bitches in the period of 2/3 pregnancy and lactating individuals, the drug is strictly contraindicated for them.

Important! It is also extremely important to know that the drug is contraindicated in infected animals, malnourished animals and those suffering from poisoning.

What animals should not be given Kanikquantel?

Contraindications for the drug Kanikquantel include:

• hypersensitivity to components;
• tendency to allergies;
• lactation period;
• pregnancy;
• kittens up to 21 days of age.

Newborn babies should not be given medicine, as it will have a detrimental effect not only on the tissue of helminths, but also on the kitten’s fragile body. The result may be developmental delays, a weakened immune system, an allergic reaction, and increased side effects. There are special medications for kittens, which you can find out about from your veterinarian.

Reviews from owners and veterinarians

There are a lot of positive reviews about this drug on the Internet. Veterinarians approve of it and recommend it for regular use.

Experts also recommend Kanikquantel, since the product has a wide range of effects and has virtually no side effects. All adverse reactions are temporary and do not pose a threat to the life and health of animals.

Owners also highly praise the drug for its effectiveness, reliability, quality and reasonable cost.

Kanikquantel Plus XL

Composition and release form

"Kaniquantel plus" is produced in tablet and gel form;
"Kaniquantel plus XL" - only in tablet form.

Both products contain two active ingredients: praziquantel and fenbendazole.

In one tablet of the drug "Kaniquantel plus" their content is 50 and 500 mg, respectively.

In "Kaniquantel plus XL" 100 and 1000 mg.

1 ml of gel contains 10 mg of praziquantel and 100 mg of fenbendazole.

The drug "Kaniquantel plus" is packaged in 6, 24, 120 tablets in one package.

"Kaniquantel plus XL" - 12 and 60 pieces each.

The gel-like medicine is packaged in a syringe equipped with a dispenser.

Contains flavorings such as fish or meat.

pharmachologic effect

Praziquantel acts on the carbohydrate metabolism of worms, leading to a complete stop of their nervous system and muscle paralysis.

Fenbendazole disrupts energy metabolism, also helping to paralyze the helminth.

Under the influence of Kanikquantel, the death of parasites occurs in a matter of minutes.

Dead worms are excreted along with feces in a dilapidated form.

The drug can also be used to prevent parasitic infestations.

The active components contribute to the destruction of the membranes of worm larvae and eggs.

If the cat does not have helminths, the product does not have any effect, but leaves the pet’s body during urination over the next two days.

Application procedure

Anti-worm therapy for cats is given for the following helminthiases:

• diphyllobothriasis;
• toxocariasis;
• echinococcosis;
• mesocestodiasis;
• trichocephalosis;
• toxascariasis;
• hookworm and many others.

The table shows the dosages of Canikquantel drugs in accordance with the instructions for use.

Please note that the calculation of Kanikquantel plus is made based on the ratio of 1 tablet per 10 kg of cat’s body weight, and Kanikquantel plus XL is 1 tablet per 20 kg.

This is due to the fact that the drug can also be used to treat dogs, and for large animals, giving several tablets is not entirely convenient.

To prevent parasitic infestations, the medicine should be given once per quarter, and to get rid of worms, the drug should be repeated after two weeks, and then given every three months.

There are several ways to give your cat medicine:

• grind the tablet to a powder, pour into the mouth;
• dissolve the powder in a small amount of water and pour it into the pet’s mouth using a syringe;
• mix the powder with food (there should be a little food so that the cat is guaranteed to eat it);
• give the drug using a tablet dispenser.

Treatment with the gel form of Kanikquantel is simpler: just measure the required amount of medicine on a dispenser in accordance with the animal’s body weight and squeeze it into the mouth.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to components;
• Tendency to allergies;
• Lactation period;
• Pregnancy;
• Kittens up to 21 days of age.

Newborn babies should not be given medicine, as it will have a detrimental effect not only on the tissue of helminths, but also on the kitten’s fragile body.

The result may be developmental delays, a weakened immune system, an allergic reaction, and increased side effects.

Side effects

Adverse reactions do not occur when the anti-worm medication Kanikvantel is used correctly.

As a rule, in some (especially advanced cases) specialists even prescribe slightly increased doses of the drug.

Conducted studies confirm the safety of this approach.

However, after treatment, the following symptoms are observed in pets:

• diarrhea;
• vomiting;
• weakness;
• salivation;
• refusal of food.

These phenomena are closely related to the intoxication of the animal’s body by dying parasites.

The massive death of worms leads to their decomposition in the intestines and the release of toxins, which results in a deterioration in health.

The condition can be alleviated with the help of enterosorbents, antispasmodics (papaverine) and/or antiemetics (cerucal).

If the intoxication is severe, vomiting and intestinal upset do not stop, you should contact the clinic for infusion measures.

Interaction with other drugs

It is not recommended to combine Caniquantel and piperazine, as the effect of treatment will be reduced.

In addition, in some cases, taking an anthelmintic and a drug belonging to another group is indicated.

If helminthiasis has led to serious tissue damage in the body, the pet may be prescribed Kanikquantel and an antibacterial agent or deworming medicine along with symptomatic treatment.

Security measures

When treating a cat with Caniquantel, it is recommended to take measures for personal safety:

• Before working with the medicine, you should wear medical gloves;
• if the drug gets on the skin, eyes, nose, or mouth, you need to rinse them with enough water;
• if allergies occur, you should take an antihistamine;
• in a situation where the medicine has entered the body, you need to consult a doctor (take the instructions for the medicine with you);
• After treating your pet, the packaging can be thrown into regular trash and your hands can be washed with soap and water.

To prevent your cat from getting helminthiasis again, you should treat its tray, dishes and resting places with disinfectants or boil it.

Storage

Kanikquantel in any form should be stored in the dark and dry.

Temperature range – from 0 to 25 ˚С.

It is necessary to ensure that the drug is out of reach of children and animals.

The shelf life, if all conditions are met, is 4 years from the date of manufacture.

If the rules are violated, the medicine is considered unsuitable for use and must be disposed of regardless of its expiration date.

Contraindications

Anthelmintic treatment should always begin after puppies are 3-4 weeks old. Kanikvantel is no exception.

In addition to age restrictions, the medicine should not be given to sick animals. Wait for them to recover and for the body to get stronger.

It is not recommended to use the medicine for productive animals. For preventative treatment in such dogs or cats, be sure to consult a doctor.

Use Caniquantel with caution with other medications, as combined use may cause undesirable results.

For example, medications that contain piperazine reduce the effectiveness of deworming tablets.

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Properties of the drug

Since the medicine belongs to a complex type of anthelmintics, fenbendazole and prazivantel are used as active ingredients.

• Fenbendazole . The substance itself has a wide spectrum of action and kills not only adult worms, but also their eggs, parasitic organisms at different stages of their development. This active substance makes up the majority of the medicine.
• Praxivantel . The substance is contained in the drug in a smaller part, but significantly increases the effectiveness of the drug. It has such a gentle effect on the host’s body that prazivantel is often used in the manufacture of medicines for humans.

Kanikquantel XL is distinguished by the fact that it has a gentle effect on the animal’s body, so the medicine is classified in the fourth risk group according to GOST, as a low-hazard drug.

The manufacturer produces deworming tablets that are designed for different animals. The most popular are kanikvantel and its analogues for cats and dogs.

Kanikquantel for cats and dogs is quickly absorbed into the intestines and excreted in the urine. This allows it to act directly in places where worms are most concentrated, and also to be easily removed from the body, avoiding intoxication of the body.