Veterinary drug Gamavit: composition, principle of action and instructions for use

Composition and action

The main active ingredients of Gamavit are denatured emulsified placenta and sodium nucleinate. To enhance the therapeutic effect, the drug contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids that will help restore metabolic processes in the animal’s body and increase defenses to fight infection.

PDE (denatured emulsified placenta) is a natural preventive and stimulating drug developed specifically for veterinary use as a general tonic. It has preventive and therapeutic effects, helps strengthen the immune system. PDE has a positive effect on many body systems of domestic animals: genitourinary, digestive. The placenta stimulates the enzyme digestive system, restoring the balance of the natural microflora of the gastrointestinal tract.

Sodium nucleinate actively supports the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. It increases the body's nonspecific resistance and has an immunostimulating effect. The substance has a wide range of biological activity, stimulates the activity of the central nervous system and metabolic processes in the body, including intracellular metabolism and nucleic acid metabolism.

The drug contains all the amino acids, nucleic acids, vitamins, macro- and microelements, mono- and dipeptides necessary for the animal’s body. Among them:

Kittens need vitamin A for proper growth and development, and pets, regardless of age, need it for cell renewal, maintaining visual acuity and immunity. B vitamins affect almost all vital processes of any organism. They are necessary for the normal functioning of the digestive, nervous, cardiovascular systems, and the development of muscle tissue. A lack of vitamins negatively affects a pet’s appearance and well-being:

• A lack of vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) in the body results in intestinal problems. It provokes frequent diarrhea, deterioration in coat quality, and skin problems;
• With a deficiency of vitamin B6, cats lose hair in the head and abdomen, and damage to the central nervous system may appear. Lack of vitamin is one of the factors contributing to the formation of stones in the urinary tract and kidneys;
• Vitamin B12 affects metabolic processes in the cat’s body and is involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin. With a lack of vitamin, blood counts worsen;
• antioxidant – vitamin C – provides the body’s protective functions, improves the absorption of minerals;
• Vitamin D promotes the absorption of phosphorus and calcium and is necessary for the growth of bones and teeth. Especially important for kittens and pregnant cats;
• Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and contributes to the normal course of pregnancy in cats.

Minerals are no less important for a cat’s body than vitamins. Vital macroelements include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and others. Important microelements - iron, iodine, manganese, fluorine, etc.

Important!

Thanks to its natural composition, Gamavit is harmless to cats of any age, including small kittens.

Distinctive features from analogues

Advantages of the drug Gamavit compared to similar products:

• wide possibilities for application;
• high compatibility with drugs of a different spectrum of action;
• no contraindications: can be used with equal success for both adult cats (including pregnant and lactating ones) and small kittens;
• possibility of use for both treatment and prevention;
• no prescription required to purchase;
• affordable.

The approximate cost of the drug is 120-150 rubles. for one bottle with a capacity of 5 ml.

Purpose

Gamavit is used as a preventive and therapeutic agent for anemia, hypovitaminosis - to compensate for the deficiency of important substances (vitamins, minerals and amino acids), to support the body in case of viral infectious diseases, helminthiasis, intoxication. During pregnancy and after childbirth, the drug will support the cat’s health, improve the absorption of calcium and other important macro- and microelements.

Useful properties of Gamavit:

• normalizes metabolism in the body;
• improves the cat's health;
• increases the body's resistance to diseases;
• improves blood formula;
• helps eliminate toxins.

The biotonic drug can be used simultaneously with antibacterial and antiviral drugs as part of complex therapy.

Owner reviews

Gamavit helped us (of course, in combination with all the prescribed medications), and therefore I give five points.

Kassandra-abiss, forum user

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The opinions of those who supported their pets with Gamavit are almost always positive. Most cat owners believe that this is a strong drug.

So, I came home, dragged the half-dead cat out from under the table, and gave her injections. I injected all 10 ml, even though it was a lot in weight. I went to warm up my lunch. Imagine my surprise when I saw Masha hobbling into the kitchen to the bowl! In two and a half days she came to the water for the first time! After this, the cat began to recover. She quickly began to eat, and the stitches also quickly healed.

Ekagrg, forum user

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Owners of recovering cats attribute improvements in the health of their pets to the use of Gamavit

The animal tolerated the injections well, so I conclude that the drug was administered painlessly. In combination with Tricillin, which we sprinkled on the wound, I can say that the treatment was successful, and our beauty is almost healthy. The most important thing is that we stopped the process of growth of the affected area in time. I assign a significant role in this to the complex drug Gamavit.

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Some people note the speed of action of the drug and other features that distinguish Gamavit from other immunomodulators.

I gave the cat injections every day, twice in the morning and evening for a week, 1.5 ml at a time. Literally after the first injection, the cat began to stay awake (before that he just slept all day long), and after the second, he went to the bowl and began to eat, his appetite returned.

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Dosage

The prepared injection solution can be administered to cats subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously, including in the form of a dropper. If it is impossible to inject the medicine, it is allowed to administer it using a syringe without a needle.

The single dose and duration of treatment depend on the purpose of use of the drug. The prophylactic dose is 0.1 ml of solution per kilogram of animal body weight. The therapeutic dose is higher – 0.3-0.5 mg/kg.

The duration of the preventive course of injections is 2-4 weeks; if necessary, the veterinarian can increase its duration. To prevent anemia, hypovitaminosis, strengthen the immunity of elderly and weakened animals, as well as cats that have undergone surgery and severe infectious diseases, the drug is administered intramuscularly 1-3 times a week for 1-2 months.

When using Gamavit to neutralize stress factors, the medicine is administered in a prophylactic dose once before the event or 8, 6 and 4 days before it. Gamavit will have a calming effect on the animal during a long trip, a change of habitat, before vaccination, an exhibition, or a visit to the veterinarian.

Gamavit has a positive effect on the cat’s reproductive system, so it is used by breeders in nurseries to increase fertility. The medicine is administered in a volume of 0.025-0.05 ml per 1 kg of cat’s body weight. In order to facilitate childbirth and prevent complications in the female, the drug can be used 7 days before and during the birth process. In case of difficult childbirth, the medicine is administered once in a double dose.

Newborn kittens can also use Gamavit to prevent early mortality, as well as increase immunity and strengthen the defenses of the growing body. In addition, the drug promotes metabolic processes in the body and the absorption of micro- and macroelements and vitamins necessary for kittens. The dose of the solution is 0.1 ml/kg. The regimen involves administering the drug on the 1st, 3rd and 5th (or 7th) days of the kitten’s life.

Use of Gamavit for medicinal purposes:

• for viral and bacterial infections, helminthiases - twice or thrice a day for 3-5 days;
• in case of poisoning - injections into a vein or droppers are given as an emergency once in an increased (3-5-fold) dose;
• in case of helminthic infestation - together with anthelmintics - twice: on the day of treatment and one day after it;
• for gynecological pathologies in cats - 1 time per day for 5-7 days.

Description of Gamavit

Gamavit is a drug used in veterinary medicine to correct immunity in animals. The developer of Gamavit is the Russian organization ZAO Micro-plus (Moscow).

Gamavit is an immunocorrective veterinary drug

Table: composition of the drug Gamavit

Due to the high content of active substances in the solution, the international name of the drug is sodium nucleinate and acid hydrolyzate of denatured placenta. Although in fact Gamavit is a complex of vitamins and amino acids.

Release form

Gamavit is available in the form of an injection solution

The sterile solution is a clear, red liquid. The drug is packaged in glass bottles of 2 ml, 6 ml, 10 ml or 100 ml. Each bottle has a rubber stopper, and the neck of the container is sealed with an aluminum cap. The bottles are packed in cardboard boxes. In addition to bottles (1 or 5 pieces), each box contains instructions for use.

In order not to run into a fake, you need to know what real Gamavit looks like. The white cardboard box has two horizontal red stripes (top and bottom). The box states that the product is for veterinary use only. Conditions of use warnings are indicated on the bottom stripe. On the right side is the product release series, and at the bottom of the package is a barcode. The international nonproprietary name, as well as general indications for use, are indicated in black letters. The packaging with this drug has the manufacturer's logo (the same is on the bottle label). The caps of the bottles are silver, not red.

When I asked for Gamavit at the veterinary pharmacy, they offered me its analogues. Among those listed were well-known drugs, and not so well known. I was confused by products called “Gammavit” and “Gamapren” (with a similar pattern on the box and color). Another pharmacy offered me Gamavit. But there was no manufacturer's logo on the box, and the inscriptions were different from those that should have been there. Therefore, vigilance must be exercised not only when selecting an immunomodulator, but also when purchasing it (the possibility of counterfeiting must be excluded).

Storage conditions for veterinary drugs

If storage conditions are violated, the lid and neck of the bottle may become coated, and the solution may change color.

The manufacturer of the drug dictates the following storage conditions:

• Gamavit should be stored in a closed container (it is not recommended to remove the aluminum cap);
• It is recommended to store the drug away from food and feed;
• the storage location must be dry and protected from direct sunlight;
• the drug must be inaccessible to children, animals and unauthorized persons;
• optimal storage temperature is from 2°C to 25°C;
• The shelf life of Gamavit is 2 years from the date of manufacture (indicated on the bottles and the front side of the box);
• Do not store the drug if its color has changed, after strong heating or cooling, or if its consistency has changed;
• opened, unused, damaged bottles (without labels and caps, etc.) must be disposed of.

It is convenient to store all veterinary drugs in one place. I started a separate first aid kit for my cats. If the boxes take up a lot of space, I put the medications in the first aid kit, and paste the instructions for use into a specially kept notebook. If the expiration date and manufacturing date were only on the box, then these numbers can be written on the drug itself (for example, on the bottle label). I usually do this with a permanent gel pen (it doesn’t wash off and doesn’t blur when wet).

Instructions for use

Gamavit is a universal veterinary drug. The instructions for use state that it is administered subcutaneously, intravenously (droppers), intramuscularly. It is also used orally (drinking the drug with water) in the recommended dosages prescribed by the veterinarian.

Advice! Before using Gamavit, regardless of the method of administration, be sure to consult with your veterinarian and carefully read the instructions for the veterinary drug.

The method of administration of the drug depends on the age, underlying cause, stage, extent, stage and form of the disease. If it is necessary to achieve rapid action and effect, Gamavit is administered intravenously.

Where to inject

Before injecting a cat, it is necessary to identify the main ways of using the drug. The injection location directly depends on who is performing the procedure. There are also other factors influencing this situation. Gamavit is often administered intravenously. This option is considered the most effective. However, amateurs are better off not taking risks and entrusting this method to professionals.

Gamavit can also be injected intramuscularly. The cat’s owner can also cope with this if the cat tolerates the pain normally. In such a situation, the injection will be on the shoulder or hip area. The main thing is to securely secure the pet so that it does not break free. It can be wrapped in a towel or piece of cloth. It is better for another person to hold the cat. It is preferable to use an insulin syringe for injection.

Before injecting your cat with Gamavit, you should read the instructions for this product in detail. It would also be a good idea to consult with a veterinarian regarding treatment. To determine the dosage, it is necessary to know exactly the reason for use. And when choosing the method by which Gamavit will be administered, you need to be guided by your own skills and abilities. The main thing is to listen to your cat’s feelings and not harm her.

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Side effects

Numerous tests of the drug "Gamavit" on various animals did not reveal any side effects. It is well tolerated by cats, dogs and other pets.

The vitamin-medicine complex brings great benefits to puppies and kittens, accelerating their growth and improving physical development.

Contraindications

"Gamavit" belongs to the group of biological growth stimulants. It is contraindicated when diagnosing cancer in an animal, as it accelerates the proliferation of cancer cells and the growth of malignant neoplasms.

It is not recommended to administer it to cats and dogs before insemination (reduces testosterone production).

The drug is prohibited for use if there is a change in the consistency of the solution and loss of its color, the presence of foreign impurities in the liquid, as well as if the tightness of the sealed stopper is broken.

"Gamavit" during pregnancy of animals

The drug reduces toxicosis in pregnant females, facilitates pregnancy and labor, and protects the animal from postpartum complications.

Answers to frequently asked questions

How to give Gamavit to your pet correctly: from a syringe or add to water?

The instructions allow both options. But it is better to pour it into the throat from a pipette or syringe: this way the solution will definitely get inside in the right dosage.

Is the medication effective for preventing post-vaccination complications?

If we are talking about post-vaccination allergies, then Gamavit will not help. But before vaccinations, the solution is recommended to be used to boost immunity and help the body cope with the introduced viruses.

As prescribed by the veterinarian, Gamavit was administered subcutaneously. On the 6th day, the dog developed a fist-sized lump at the injection site. What is it and what should I do?

This is a staphylococcal abscess. Developed due to insufficient sterility. Medicine is a nutrient medium, and any “dirty trick” in it multiplies with a bang. Therefore, carefully monitor the antiseptic: even wipe the rubber cap of the bottle before taking the solution.

The abscess is treated at a veterinary clinic. Take your dog to the doctor: he will make a puncture, pump out the pus, wash it with antiseptics, and prescribe anti-inflammatory ointments. As a last resort, he will use glucocorticosteroids.

What is it used for?

The drug is administered subcutaneously, intravenously, intramuscularly and with drink. The use of an immunomodulator has the following purposes:

1. Prevention. Gamavit is indicated to prevent anemia, acidosis, and to enhance the production of antibodies during vaccination. The immunomodulator helps the animal recover after surgery. Gamavit helps to cope with physical overload and stressful situations associated with transportation or movement. The immunomodulator is pierced before childbirth to prevent retention of the placenta and the development of endometritis.
2. Treatment. For babesiosis or viral infections, a course of treatment lasts 3-5 days with three injections per day. Deworming is combined with injection of an immunomodulator. In case of poisoning or chronic intoxication, Gamavit is used to inactivate metabolic waste.
3. Increased productivity. Fattening livestock are given individual injections; birds are given Gamavit in a group manner. Schemes of stimulating injections for calves and piglets have been developed to increase the safety of the livestock.

How it works

According to the instructions, Gamavit’s action is aimed at strengthening the immune system, the body’s own regenerative and protective mechanisms. Thanks to the combination of the nutrient medium and placenta hydrolyzate, the drug has the following effects:

• accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues;
• normalizes metabolism - protein, vitamin and mineral;
• increases the animal’s resistance to stress and infections;
• improves performance and endurance;
• neutralizes the effects of toxins.

When used prophylactically, the drug significantly reduces the negative impact of stress factors. And increases the chances of survival in newborn puppies and weakened dogs.

Considering the effects of the drug, manufacturers strongly recommend it for old dogs, malnourished and sick animals.

Gamavit for dogs: indications for use

Gamavit can be used by dogs of various age groups and breeds, strictly adhering to the dosages indicated in the annotation for the medicine. It is prescribed as an independent remedy or in combination with other medications. Combined with antibiotics, sulfonamides, antibacterial, antiviral drugs.

Important! A good effect is noted with the simultaneous use of Gamavit with Fosprenil, complex antibiotics.

In traditional veterinary medicine, Gamavit is prescribed as a biotonic agent for dogs and puppies, both for treatment of various infections, diseases of internal organs and systems, and for prevention. The effectiveness of the medicine has been repeatedly proven by numerous scientific studies and tests.

Contraindications

Gamavit for cats is a popular immunomodulator, which is excellent for anemia, rickets, hypovitaminosis, infections, helminthic infestations, pyometra and other inflammations. This effective remedy is recommended even for preparing for an exhibition.

It would be reasonable to ask whether such a miracle drug has any contraindications. Medical studies have not revealed any significant contraindications for taking the domestic immunomodulator called Gamavit. Therefore, the medicinal solution can be administered to both kittens and cats during pregnancy, and in any situations associated with stress.

Efficacy of the drug

The positive effects of the drug Gamavit on the body of cats have been experimentally proven:

• the medicine copes well with diseases;
• the wool becomes shiny;
• appetite and mood improve;
• stress has minimal impact on the animal;
• cats become more resilient;
• hunting of animals increases during mating;
• the cat’s reproductive function increases;
• kittens are born strong and healthy.

Storage

It is recommended to keep the drug "Gamavit" in a dark place, away from food and out of reach of children, for example, on the top shelf of the refrigerator door under a hood.

Storage mode: at temperatures from +4 to +25 degrees, without freezing the product. Duration – 24 months from the date of manufacture. If the bottle is printed, the shelf life is significantly reduced - from 2 weeks to a month.

Do not use “Gamavit” at the slightest suspicion that it is of poor quality!

An expired medical product must be destroyed. Similar actions are performed with the container if it is damaged, contains impurities, cloudiness, changes in consistency and color from red to burgundy, white, or brown.