The complex medicinal composition Caforsen is used as the main remedy in the treatment of acute and chronic pathologies of bones and joints in animals.
A homeopathic drug can also be used as an auxiliary therapy that helps regulate the mineral-salt balance in the body of cats and dogs, saturating the patient’s cells and tissues with the necessary vitamins and microelements. The drug is indispensable in the rehabilitation period. With its help, the animal quickly recovers from injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Compound
The medicine is presented in three versions: tablets are packed in a plastic bottle of 50 pieces; solution for oral administration. Transparent bottles can contain a solution of 10 ml and 100 ml; liquid for oral use. Contained in a 20 ml polymer bottle. The structure of the medicinal composition, regardless of the form of release, contains in different proportions: benzoic acid; calcium carbonate; calcium fluoride; potassium phosphate; phosphorus. The auxiliary components include: purified water, glycerin, potassium sorbate and other substances. Solutions for injection and oral use have the same appearance - a colorless liquid without taste or odor.
general information
Caforsen is available in the form of tablets and solution for injection. The tablets are flat, round in shape, have a color from light yellow to white, packaged in plastic white and glass orange containers (50 pcs each), the injection solution is presented in glass bottles with a sealed cap of 100 ml and the Caforsen oral solution is in plastic with a 10 ml pipette.
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pharmachologic effect
After reading the instructions for using Caforsen for cats, it becomes clear that the homeopathic remedy has different effects on the animal’s body: regulates the content of microelements (calcium, silicon, magnesium and others); stimulates bone cell growth; promotes the restoration of bone and cartilage tissue; improves metabolism; maintains elasticity and increases bone strength. Caforsen belongs to the group of low-hazard drugs because it does not accumulate in the liver. The components of the medicine are not able to irritate the receptors of the cat’s body; on the contrary, they compensate for the lack of microelements, which are sometimes too small for the normal functioning of internal systems. The pharmacological effect begins after a period that depends on the method of entering the composition into the pet’s body: After the injection, the components quickly penetrate the animal’s bloodstream and spread throughout the body. The penetration of active substances into the blood by consuming a tablet or oral solution is longer, because in this case the medicine begins to dissolve only in the intestines. The therapeutic composition is excreted through the kidneys. The active components completely leave the body a day after entering the blood.
Indications for use
Caforsen can be prescribed to cats of different ages; most often they need the drug:
- Pregnant and lactating cats.
- Kittens are in the period of active growth, during the change of teeth.
- Older cats (7 years and older).
- Animals whose breed is genetically prone to mineral metabolism disorders.
- Having suffered trauma, stress.
- Cats with osteomalacia (softening of bone tissue with a decrease in its mineralization).
- Patients with osteodystrophy.
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Caforsen also provides reliable prevention of rickets in kittens and is used as part of a general complex treatment for fractures, ruptures and sprains of ligaments, cracks and dislocations to regulate metabolic mechanisms. Caforsen has proven itself well for cats as a drug aimed at preventing eclampsia (a sharp, severe increase in blood pressure) in pregnant and recently given birth females.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions for use, carefully included in each package of Caforsen, the injection solution is administered orally. Injections are placed under the skin or into a muscle. The tablets must be swallowed whole. If the cat cannot swallow the medicine at once, it is crushed and mixed with food. You can also dissolve the crushed tablet with warm water, but in this case you should make sure that the pet drinks the entire calculated dose. Giving an oral solution is easiest. After all, the packaging is closed with a dropper stopper. Using a dispenser, it is convenient to measure the required amount of the drug. The medicine is prescribed to pets in the presence of pathologies: rickets; osteodystrophy; fractures and cracks of bones (in combination with other drugs). Caforsen is also given to cats for preventive purposes during pregnancy. The composition is also suitable for growing and elderly individuals. It would be useful to take the product by animals that have a predisposition to impaired mineral-salt metabolism.
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Composition and action
The active ingredients of Caforsen are mineral supplements. In the homeopathic remedy:
- calcium carbonate;
- phosphorus;
- calcium phosphate;
- calcium fluoride;
- silicon.
Caforsen is prescribed to regulate mineral metabolism. It provides the animal’s body with important micro- and macroelements.
Calcium is the main building material in the animal’s body. It is necessary not only for puppies during the period of active growth and development. In addition to the fact that its deficiency can lead to rickets, it is necessary:
For normal blood clotting; excitability of the nervous system; muscle contractility.
Calcium
– these are strong bones, which is especially important for large breed dogs that have strong bones. With calcium deficiency, the joints cannot withstand the load and become fragile. In puppies, microelement deficiency causes growth retardation and late teeth change.
Many dog owners believe that their pets get enough calcium from food, but there is little of it in natural products: to meet the body’s daily need for the mineral, the dog will have to eat 30 kg of meat per day! If a dog is fed natural food or unbalanced food, it does not receive the required amount of calcium.
Important! Calcium is absorbed in the body only if vitamin D and phosphorus are present in the diet or mineral supplement in certain quantities.
The second most important element is phosphorus. It not only helps to absorb calcium - it is the correct ratio of the two microelements that ensures a strong skeleton. But phosphorus is also necessary for the life of cells and energy metabolism in the body. It is thanks to it that muscles can contract, nerve impulses are transmitted, and nutrients are transferred through cell membranes.
Phosphorus
— ensures acid-base balance in the body, normal blood pH. During pregnancy, females have an increased need for phosphorus; an increased amount (2 times compared to the normal state) of the microelement is necessary for lactating animals. Natural food does not provide the necessary supply of phosphorus to the body, so it is recommended to give it to the dog additionally in combination with other microelements.
Important! With a deficiency of phosphorus in the body, dogs can develop rickets and osteoporosis.
Silicon
(silicon) - another component of Caforsen - is necessary for the dog’s body for healthy bones, skin, coat and connective tissues. It takes part in many biochemical reactions that occur in a living organism, in addition, it is a good adsorbent and helps remove toxins from the body.
In newborns and puppies under one year of age, silicon (organic quartz) plays an important role in the formation of strong and elastic joints, muscles and tendons. It promotes the transport of nutrients throughout the organs and tissues of the body.
Important! After two years, silicon ceases to be produced in the body, which leads to age-related changes.
Caforsen contains the most important components, which are:
- Regulate phosphorus-calcium and silicon metabolism;
- Increases the elasticity of connective tissue; stimulate tissue regeneration in case of injuries of the joint-muscular system.
Dosage
The dosage is determined by the weight of the cat and the chosen method of using the drug: the intramuscular solution acts faster and more efficiently, as it goes directly into the bloodstream. Per kilogram of the cat's weight, take 0.1 ml of medicinal liquid. It is enough to give a Caforsen injection once every 24 hours. The duration of injection treatment depends on the severity of the animal’s condition, and can vary from 1.5 to 3 weeks; A single dose of the tablet form of Caforsen is 1 piece. The medicine is given once a day. Duration of treatment – up to 3 weeks; oral liquid is given to cats once a day for 20-30 days. The dose is measured at the rate of: 1 drop of medicinal composition per 1 kg of patient’s body weight. Usually, one full course is enough to restore the animal. However, if necessary, therapy can be repeated after some time.
Contraindications
Since Caforsen is an absolutely natural drug of homeopathic origin and does not contain artificial components, it has no contraindications or side effects. The only obstacle to the use of the supplement may be individual intolerance by the animal’s body to one or more components of Caforsen. It does not cause addiction or allergic reactions, and can be used as part of complex treatment with other drugs. Does not carry a mutagenic load and is approved for use in pregnant cats. Caforsen was assigned safety class 4 according to GOST 2.1.007-76.
Contraindications and precautions
Contraindications to taking Caforsen include individual intolerance to some of the constituent substances of the drug. No negative manifestations from the body were observed under other conditions. But still, it is recommended to give the composition to lactating cats no earlier than a week after breeding. When treating cats with allergic predispositions, it is also worth taking precautions. If, a few hours or minutes after taking the homeopathic remedy, the cat develops: itching or rash, restlessness or complete apathy, diarrhea or vomiting, you should stop taking Caforsen and carry out symptomatic treatment.
Restrictions
Caforsen has no age-related contraindications; it contains natural ingredients, so the medicine is safe and has no side effects. It can be used in combination with medications from other groups. The only drawback is the need for long-term use.
The only limitation to the use of the drug is individual intolerance to the components. In some cases, allergic reactions occur:
- redness of the skin;
- itching;
- skin rashes;
- apathy or, conversely, excitement;
- nausea, vomiting, other gastrointestinal dysfunctions.
If these symptoms occur, you should stop taking the medication and contact a veterinary clinic. An overdose does not cause side effects, but it is not recommended to exceed the prescribed dose.
Storage conditions
Closed vials and packages with the drug Caforsen should be kept in places according to storage conditions: in a darkened room; at temperatures from 0 to 29C; out of the reach of children and animals. Pet owners who prefer to purchase the drug in the form of a solution must comply with one more condition. An opened bottle should be stored according to all aseptic rules for no longer than 3 weeks. Hermetically sealed bottles with liquid contents have a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture. Tablets are stored much longer - 5 years. Empty bottles cannot be used for household needs. Glass vials need to be recycled.
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Instructions for the use of Caforsen in animals for the prevention and treatment of diseases accompanied by disorders of mineral metabolism
(Organization - developer: AlexAnn LLC, Moscow region) Approved by Rosselkhoznadzor on May 28, 2015.
I. General information Trade name of the medicinal product: Caforsen®. International nonproprietary name: not assigned.
Dosage form: solution for injection. As active ingredients, Caforsen contains components of mineral origin (per 1000 ml): Acidum silicicum D4 trituration - 45.0 mg, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni D4 trituration - 450.0 mg, Calcium fluoraturn D4 trituration - 470.0 mg, Calcium phosphoricum D4 trituration - 500.0 mg, Phosphorus Ø=D3 - 250 pl and excipients: methyl parahydroxybenzoate - 0.5 g, sodium chloride - 5.8 g, sodium acetate trihydrate - 2.0 g, hydrochloric acid to pH 5.4, ethyl alcohol 95% - 5.26 g, water for injection up to 1000 ml. In appearance, the drug is a colorless transparent liquid.
Caforsen is produced packaged in 10 and 100 ml glass bottles, sealed with rubber stoppers and aluminum roll-up caps. Bottles of 10 ml are individually packaged in individual cardboard boxes. Each packaging unit is accompanied by instructions for use.
Caforsen is stored in the manufacturer's sealed packaging, separate from food and feed, in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight, at a temperature of 0 to 30°C. The shelf life of the drug, subject to storage conditions in the manufacturer's closed packaging, is 3 years from the date of production, after the first opening of the bottle - 21 days. Caforsen should not be used after the expiration date. Should be stored out of the reach of children. Unused medicinal product is disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.
II. Pharmacological properties Caforsen belongs to combined homeopathic medicines. Regulates the level of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the body of animals, corrects bone tissue metabolism, normalizes osteogenesis, and also helps reduce the time for consolidation of bone fragments in case of traumatic injuries to bone tissue.
In terms of the degree of impact on the body, the drug is classified as a low-hazard substance (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007), and does not have a local irritant or sensitizing effect.
III. Directions for use Caforsen is prescribed to dogs, cats, rabbits, cattle, horses in the complex treatment of diseases accompanied by disorders of mineral metabolism, including osteopathies, secondary hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, for fractures and cracks of bones, as well as during rehabilitation after surgery on the musculoskeletal system.
A contraindication to the use of the drug is the individual hypersensitivity of the animal to its components.
Caforsen is used intramuscularly or subcutaneously 1 time per day for 10-21 days in doses:
- dogs, cats - 0.1 ml/1 kg of animal weight;
- rabbits - 1.0 ml/animal;
- cattle - 5.0 ml/animal;
- horses - 10.0 ml/animal;
- calves, foals - 2.0-3.0 ml/animal.
To prevent eclampsia, the drug is used once a day, starting from the second week of lactation. The duration of the preventive course is 4-6 weeks.
Symptoms of overdose in animals have not been established.
The specific effects of the drug upon its first use and withdrawal have not been established.
Omissions should be avoided when administering the next dose of the drug, as this may lead to a decrease in therapeutic and prophylactic effectiveness. If one dose is missed, the use of the drug should be resumed as soon as possible at the same dose and according to the same regimen.
When using Caforsen in accordance with these instructions, side effects and complications, as a rule, are not observed. If the animal's individual sensitivity to the components of the drug increases and allergic reactions occur, the use of the drug is stopped and the animal is prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic therapy.
The use of Caforsen does not exclude the use of other drugs for etiotropic, pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy.
Products of animal origin can be used without restrictions during and after the use of Caforsen®.
IV. Personal preventive measures When working with Caforsen, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with medications. After handling the medicine, you should wash your hands with soap. In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they must be rinsed with plenty of water. People with hypersensitivity to the components of Caforsen® should avoid direct contact with the drug. In case of allergic reactions or accidental exposure of the drug to the human body, you should immediately contact a medical facility (bring with you the instructions for use of the drug or the label).
Empty drug bottles must not be used for household purposes; they must be disposed of with household waste.
Price
You can find enough reviews on the Internet about the drug Caforsen for cats. Comments from users of various sites once again convince that the drug is truly a storehouse of useful elements necessary for a sick pet. But despite its effectiveness, Caforsen is a homeopathic remedy accessible to ordinary buyers. The cost of a 10 ml solution remains at 250-300 rubles. Price for 100 ml of liquid is 1200-1300 rubles. The tablets will cost the cat owner about 250 rubles for 50 pieces.
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