Description

Powersil Oral Suspension

Dewormer for Dogs and Cats

Manufactured / Marketed by: Sihil Animal Health

Dosage Form: Oral Suspension

Presentation: 

15 ml
1 Litre

Ingredients & Composition:

Each ml favoured suspension contains
Pyrantel Pamoate
eq. to Pyrantel 50 mg

Description / Action: 

Powersil Oral Suspension contains pyrantel pamoate that is a tetrahydropyrimidine that was originally developed as broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It is very effective against Ancylostoma caninum, hookworm, the Acanthocephalan moniliformis and Trichostrongylus spp. in Dogs and Cats.

Pharmacodynamics:

Pyrantel is nonvermicidal but causes depolarizing neuromuscular blockade of helminth musculature. The Paralyzed worms are expelled with intestinal peristalsis. It is not effective for Tapeworms and Whipworms.

Class: Dewormer / Parasiticide

Indication / Usage:

Pyrantel pamoate given orally is indicated for Ascarids and Hook worm infections in puppies and Kittens.

It is also indicated in adults for controlling Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, A. braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala and in adult cats for controlling Toxocara cati.

Dosage/ Administration:

Puppies and Kittens 20-25 mg/kg PO is safe.

Repeat the dose at 2 weeks of intervals.

@ 0.5 ml /kg body weight.

Schedule: 1 ml per 2 kg b. wt. First treatment at 15 days of puppy. Repeat this once in 15 days up to 3 months age. Then repeat the schedule once in a month upto 6 months.

For Puppies and Kittens give this once on 15, 30, 45, 60,75, and 90 days of age.

Targeted Species:

Dogs and Cats

Direction For Use:

It is not necessary to withhold food prior to or after treatment with Pyrantel.

Overdosage / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

Side effects of Pyrantel pamoate are rare when dosed appropriately, but may include nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and diarrhea. If vomiting occurs after receiving a dose on an empty stomach, give future doses with food.

Safety/ Pregnancy/ Age:

No Caution is needed and Pyrantel pamoate is safe to use in pregnancy and lactation and is frequently used in these situations to minimize the worm burdens of neonatal animals.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Store in cool dry place in room temperature. Not for human use. For animal treatment only. Shake well before use.

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