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Profender for Cats, 1 Dose Rx
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Product Description
Profender is a topical liquid medication which is used for Roundworms and Tapeworms prevention. Profender is applied conveniently at one spot on cat skin.
What is Profender for Cats, 1 Dose?
Profender is an easy and stress-free way to deworm your cat. Profender combines powerful broad-spectrum treatment with the ease and convenience of a topical application. No more pills, no more shots.
Who is Profender for Cats, 1 Dose for?
Cats
Profender Small Green 2.2 - 5.5 lbs 1 Dose 0.35 mL
Profender Medium Orange 5.5 - 11 lbs 1 Dose 0.70 mL
Profender Large Purple 11 - 17.6 lbs 1 Dose 1.12 mL
Why use Profender for Cats, 1 Dose?
Profender is the first and only topical broad spectrum dewormer that treats and controls tapeworm, roundworm and hookworm infections in cats. Profender is a convenient single dose treatment for cats and kittens that are at least 8 weeks of age and weigh at least 2.2 lbs.
For cats suffering from, or at risk from, mixed parasitic infections caused by roundworms and tapeworms of the following species:
Roundworms (Nematodes)
Toxocara cati (mature adult, immature adult, L4 and L3)
Toxascaris leonina (mature adult, immature adult and L4)
Ancylostoma tubaeforme (mature adult, immature adult and L4)
Tapeworms (Cestodes)
Dipylidium caninum (adult)
Taenia taeniaeformis (adult)
Echinococcus multilocularis (adult)
How does Profender for Cats, 1 Dose work?
Profender is absorbed through the cat's skin via the hair follicles where it enters the bloodstream. Profender reaches the intestine to treat and control tapeworm, roundworm and hookworm infections. The ingredient, Emodepside is a semi-synthetic compound belonging to the new chemical group of depsipeptides. It is active against roundworms (ascarids and hookworms). In this product, emodepside is responsible for the efficacy against Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, and Ancylostoma tubaeforme.
It acts at the neuromuscular junction by stimulating presynaptic receptors belonging to the secretin receptor family which results in paralysis and death of the parasites.
Praziquantel is a pyrazinoisoquinoline derivative effective against tapeworms such as Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus multilocularis, and Taenia taeniaeformis.
Praziquantel is rapidly adsorbed via the surface of the parasites and acts primarily by changing the Ca++ permeability of the parasite membranes. This results in severe damage to the parasite integument, contraction and paralysis, disruption of metabolism and finally leads to the death of the parasite.
Manufacturer:
Elanco
Active Ingredients(s):
Emodepside, Praziquantel
How is Profender for Cats, 1 Dose sold?
Profender Small Green 2.2-5.5 lbs 1 Dose 0.35 mL
Profender Medium Orange 5.5-11 lbs 1 Dose 0.70 mL
Profender Large Purple 11-17.6 lbs 1 Dose 1.12 mL
What special precautions are there?
Do not administer orally or parenterally.
Avoid the treated cat or other cats in the household licking the site of application while it
is wet.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal clinic.
How can I store Profender for Cats, 1 Dose?
Store Profender for cats in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label and carton.
Helpful Tips:
Profender makes treating intestinal parasites easy on both you and your cat. No longer will you struggle with pilling your pet or the stress of painful injections. With just one application of easy-to-use Profender, you can confidently treat and control tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Overview
Dosage and Treatment Schedule
The recommended minimum doses are 3 mg
emodepside/kg body weight and 12 mg
praziquantel/kg body weight, equivalent to 0.14 ml
Profender/kg body weight.
Main Ingredients
Profender contains 21.4 mg/ml emodepside and 85.8 mg/ml praziquantel.