Cats have strong natural immunity, but due to poor quality nutrition and contact with infected animals, the animal's health can be compromised. Glycopene is a medication prescribed by veterinarians as an immunomodulator that naturally increases the body's resistance. By using a remedy to support immunity, the owner allows the animal to recover faster or not get sick at all if Glycopin is used to prevent infection.
How to give to a cat
Tablets can be given in different ways, as some pets react angrily to the owner's attempts to stuff a tablet into their mouth. Therefore, to come up with different ways to take tablets for cats, now we will tell you about the main methods.
1 way
- Take the required number of tablets and then crush them.
- Mix the powder with a small portion of the food. The following food is perfect: canned cat food, minced meat or pate.
- Give your cat food, and be sure to make sure he eats everything completely.
Method 2
This method is forced admission. Be careful, as some pets may bite and scratch their owners.
- Wear disposable rubber gloves.
- Secure your pet's hind and front legs, this can be done with a towel.
- Place the cat on its back on your lap, it is important that its muzzle is located above body level.
- Open your mouth with one hand and place the tablet on the root of your tongue with the other. The cat's swallowing reflex will work, and it will be able to swallow the product without any problems.
3 way
- Grind the tablet into powder and pour it into a mug.
- Add 5-10 milliliters of warm milk. Stir the prepared mixture thoroughly.
- Draw dissolved glycopin into the syringe; first remove the needle from it.
- Ask someone close to you to hold your mustachioed friend.
- Open your mouth and then inject the medicine, trying to get it onto the roof of your mouth. Then the medicine will definitely get into the esophagus, and the cat will not choke.
Indications for use
The medication is used for the treatment and prevention of diseases of viral and bacterial etiology. The medicine is prescribed for severe immunodeficiency in sick and weakened cats during the postoperative period. Tablets are used to reduce the risk of post-vaccination complications. The drug can be prescribed to stimulate wound healing after injury, burns and other types of damage. The medication is indicated after birth to speed up the recovery of the cat’s body.
The medicine helps eliminate the effects of stress in a cat after diagnostic measures, as well as after adding another pet or moving to a new territory.
When is it prescribed?
Veterinarians prescribe Glycopin for:
- Oncological diseases.
- Purulent inflammations, wounds and dermatitis, as the product can accelerate tissue regeneration.
- Stressful conditions.
- Gastrointestinal diseases. The drug has proven itself especially well for restoring the intestinal mucosa, since it is damaged by long-term treatment with antibiotics.
- Routine pet vaccination. The immune system works better and, accordingly, antibodies are produced faster.
- Preparing for childbirth. Since scientists have proven that after taking the drug, the likelihood of unsuccessful childbirth is reduced by 30%.
- Prevention of viral and infectious diseases
After treatment
Contraindications and side effects
The drug has virtually no contraindications.
The product has a low toxicity class (class 4), so it does not have hepatotoxic or locally irritating effects, but sometimes a cat may feel ill after taking glycopin. The probable cause is individual intolerance to the components or overdose. Toxic syndrome can also develop if there is an unfavorable combination of different drugs: simultaneously combining Glycopene with taking glucocorticosteroid drugs is strictly prohibited.
In such a situation, disorders of the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract are possible, accompanied by constipation or loose stools (extremely rare). Most often, with an overdose, symptoms of a slight increase in temperature in the animal are observed. The drug does not have a negative effect on fetal growth, therefore it is prescribed without restrictions to pregnant and lactating cats. Some veterinarians consider taking Glycopene during this period extremely desirable: strengthening the immune system helps eliminate the occurrence of immunopathologies in the offspring as they grow older.
Fact. Glycopene does not affect life expectancy because it does not contain chemically toxic components.
Dose according to weight
The required dose of glycopin tablets is calculated depending on the pet’s body weight:
- if your cat weighs less than 3 kg, then she should be given 1/3 of the tablet;
- if your cat weighs from 3 to 6 kg, then she should be given half a tablet;
- if the cat’s body weight exceeds 6 kg, then she needs to be given a whole tablet at one time.
Typically, cats are given glycopin tablets 2 times a day, the duration of treatment will depend on the indication for use. Therefore, before treating your furry, you need to consult a specialist.
Instructions for use
Glycopene is used to treat cats of any age. The drug has a number of pharmacological effects: anti-inflammatory, antitumor, anti-infective. The specificity of the drug is its mild effect on all parts of the immune system. Glycopene's instructions for cats are simple: the drug is given orally. Due to the sweeteners included in the composition, pets can consume the tablets without any problems. Veterinarians recommend giving the tablets during (or before) meals. Skipping doses can reduce the therapeutic effect. The duration of treatment is determined by the veterinarian, but it should not exceed 10 days.
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How it works
The active component glucosaminylmuramyl dipeptide is able to activate the immune system by stimulating the production of T- and B-lymphocytes. This activity allows the body to resist viruses and other pathogenic microorganisms that enter the cat’s body. Glycopene is quickly absorbed into the intestinal walls, and after 2 hours its concentration in the blood reaches its maximum value. The drug is completely metabolized in the liver and is finally excreted in the urine within 48 hours.
Features of the action
When entering the body, the active substances are absorbed very quickly. After just four hours, the animal’s immunity increases significantly. The tablets have anti-inflammatory, anti-infective and anti-tumor effects. After using the drug, the cells will be saturated with oxygen, and lysosomal enzymes will begin to work, destroying a huge number of foreign bodies. At the same time, all the body’s immune processes are activated. Most of the breakdown products are excreted from the body through the kidneys.
Analogs and price
- Gamaprene.
- Gamavit.
- Fosprenil.
A pack of 5 bottles
We can recommend you the drug fosprenil as a replacement for glycopin. Since buyers note that there are no side effects after using the product.
On average, a package costs 250 rubles for 10 tablets. The price may vary slightly in different regions of Russia.
Composition and release form
The medication is available in solid form in the form of tablets, which are in blisters (10 tablets each). The transparent plates are placed in a cardboard package with a blue and white background with a pink cross, the edges of which are partially rounded.
Glycopene for cats is available in tablet form.
Each mini white tablet has a small diameter, making it easier for animals to take the product . The tablets also have a sweet taste (an excipient is milk sugar), which helps owners get the drug into the animal’s stomach without forcefully introducing it into the oral cavity. Each pill contains acetylglucosaminyl-N-acetylmuramoyl-alanyl-D-isoglutamine (GMDP).
Fact. Glycopin is a domestic product manufactured by Peptek CJSC (Moscow).
Reviews:
Oleg: My cat was diagnosed with coronavirus during examination, so the doctor will prescribe long-term treatment. At first I gave the cat the drug gamaprene, but after 2 weeks of treatment there was no improvement at all. Later, the veterinarian advised to use Glycopene, since these tablets use a larger amount of the active ingredient. After another half a month, my Marusya recovered, and now nothing threatens her health. You can also use the drug glycopin for colds, as it can strengthen the immune system.
Christina: We had a fluffy cat in our yard; my husband and I fed him periodically. When the cold weather set in, we felt very sorry for him, and we decided to take this miracle for ourselves. But we were surprised, because after moving in with us, he completely refused to eat, so we had to go to the clinic. The veterinarian said that the cat had a burn to the mucous membrane of the mouth. We were prescribed Glycopin, the drug is quite expensive (400 rubles), but we had no choice, since now we are responsible for this beast. A week later, the cat switched from milk to canned cat food, and has already begun to gain weight well. I recommend glycopin, an effective remedy!
Fedor: This summer my cat Styopa picked up an ear mite somewhere. Over the course of a whole month, he severely scratched his ear; even constant treatment with disinfectants did not help. A friend advised me to give glycopin, as it is an effective remedy that strengthens the immune system. After a day, the wounds began to heal, and it began to itch much less. A week later, I stopped adding tablet powder to Stepa’s food. I was very surprised by such a quick result.
Dosage
The required dosage directly depends on the task assigned to the medicine. For the purpose of prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, about 0.05 mg per 1 kg of pet weight will be required: for cats weighing up to 3 kg - 1/4 tablet, and for cats over 3 kg - 1/2 tablet. In severe cases of the disease, the dose may be slightly increased. The drug is given once a day for 5 – 7 days. In order to prevent reduced immunity and reduce the time of involutional postpartum processes in the reproductive organ, give no more than 0.02 mg per 1 kg of pet weight (one time). The dosage for severe stressful situations and to enhance the effectiveness of vaccination in pets with secondary immunodeficiency is no more than 0.04 mg per 1 kg of pet weight (once).
Description of the drug Glykopin
Glikopini is a veterinary drug used for immunomodulation and immunocorrection. The developer of the drug formula is the Russian organization Peptek CJSC (Moscow). Glycopene belongs to glucosaminylmuramyl dipeptides (synthetic immunomodulators).
Peptek is engaged in the development and production of immunomodulators for humans and animals
has been operating since 1996. The organization not only produces pharmaceuticals, but also engages in research and development of new formulas. The most significant and popular discoveries of Peptek JSC are Glycopin and Lykopid. These immunomodulators are similar in their composition and action, but Lykopid is designed for human immunomodulation.
Glycopene release form
Glycopene is available in the form of white, round, flat-cylindrical tablets. Tablets with bevels of 10 pieces are packed in metallized blisters with transparent cells. Each blister is packed in a flat cardboard box along with the manufacturer's instructions. A package of Glycopin can be purchased for 320–380 rubles without a veterinarian’s prescription.
One package of Glycopin includes 1 blister with 10 tablets
Composition of the immunomodulator Glycopene
The formula of the drug includes the following substances:
Under what conditions should veterinary drugs be stored?
It is recommended to store Glycopene in its original packaging; the storage location should be isolated from direct sunlight and moisture. Children and animals should not have access to the drug. Recommended storage temperature is from 0°C to 25°C degrees. If all conditions are met, the drug will be valid for 5 years. After this period, unused medicine must be disposed of with household waste.
I keep all my cat medications in a separate medicine cabinet on the top shelf of my closet. I paste the instructions for use into a separate notebook (this makes it convenient to look for the right medicine in emergency cases). Along with medications, this first aid kit contains all the tools for caring for cats. Children and “cat children” cannot reach the first aid kit, and family members will definitely not confuse cat medicines with human ones.
Glycopene, like all medications, should be stored in a separate first aid kit.
Storage rules and precautions
To prevent the drug from losing its pharmacological properties, it must be stored in a place protected from sunlight. The temperature should be in the range from 0 to 25˚C. Children and animals should not have access to the drug.
And although Glycopin is considered a safe product, take precautions when using it:
- Wash your hands after contact with the drug using soap.
- If the medication accidentally gets into the body, you need to drink several glasses of clean water.
- If negative reactions of the body occur, consult a doctor, taking the package of pills with you.
