KANTAREN homeopathic medicine for the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis and cystitis, solution for oral use

After sterilization and castration, the urinary system of animals often suffers. Feeding pets with cheap brands of dry food also leads to the appearance of unpleasant symptoms. According to statistics, every fifth adult cat needs to be examined by a veterinarian due to urolithiasis.

The drug Kantaren for cats is an excellent means of preventing and treating this disease.

Instructions for use

We give an injection

1. Prepare a disposable syringe for collecting the solution.
2. Bend the aluminum element onto the tube stopper. The rubber part of the stopper should be wiped with cotton wool soaked in alcohol.
3. Pierce the rubber stopper with a needle and draw out the medicine; the bottle should be in an upright position during this action.
4. Now remove the syringe from the bottle, turn it upside down with the needle and release the air bubbles.
5. Ask someone close to you to hold your cat. At the same time, it is important to calm him down, and especially not to make sudden movements, as this will increase the fluffy’s stress state.
6. Use your thumb and index finger to create a fold of skin between your shoulder blades.
7. Insert the needle into the resulting fold 1.5-2 centimeters.
8. Slowly pressing the plunger, inject the medicine into the cat's body.
9. Upon completion of the procedure, remove the needle and calm your pet.

Video injection of a cat subcutaneously

We give pills in 3 ways

1 method

Open your pet's mouth and place the tablet on the base of the tongue. His swallowing reflex will work, and then he will be able to swallow it without any problems.

Method 2

1. Using a teaspoon, crush the dose of tablets into powder.
2. Remove the plunger from the syringe and, plugging the needle spout, pour in the resulting powder.
3. Add 2-3 ml of water inside and then insert the plunger.
4. Shake the mixture thoroughly to dissolve the tablets.
5. Place the nozzle of the syringe behind the cat's cheek and pour in the mixture little by little. Just pour in gradually, as the cat must have time to swallow the solution.
6. At the end of the procedure, give your pet a treat so you can calm him down.

Method 3

This method should be chosen if the previous 2 did not work for you. The tablets need to be crushed and then mixed with a portion of food (any food except dry).

Drops

Drops can be dropped directly into the cat's mouth, or added to food. Drops are mainly used by owners who do not have the opportunity to give injections to their cats.

When to use the medicine

The wide spectrum of action allows the drug to be used for various pathologies of the genitourinary system in pets.

• Urethritis in any form - chronic, as well as exacerbation of the condition;
• Pyelonephritis, pyelitis;
• Accumulation of sand and stones in the urinary tract;
• Cystitis, vaginitis;
• Bladder tonesmus;
• Renal colic;
• Urological syndromes;
• Infectious diseases of the genitourinary system.

In addition to the properties described above, Cantaren allows you to normalize protein metabolism in the cat’s body. Therefore, it is important to use the drug in cases of water-salt imbalance.

Veterinarians advise not to wait until the genitourinary system develops symptoms of the disease. Cantaren can be used as a prophylactic agent. It would also be a good idea to keep the medicine in the first aid kit. Cantaren can be used as an emergency treatment for a domestic cat even before the veterinarian arrives.

Cantaren can also be used one-time if the owner does not know what diagnosis awaits the cat, but sees obvious symptoms. For example, blood clots in the urine of an animal. You can also give Kantaren to your animal if it experiences pain when urinating.

After such a one-time dose, you should definitely contact a veterinarian for examination. Long-term treatment with Cantaren should not be carried out without consulting a doctor. The drug is used to relieve symptoms until a diagnosis is made. The cat should be examined by a specialist!

If the condition worsens, it is recommended to use an injectable form of the medicine before the doctor arrives.

Cantarene dosage

To give an injection

The dosage is calculated depending on the cat’s weight:

• up to 1 kg - 0.1 ml;
• from 1 to 3 kg - 0.3 ml;
• more than 3 kg - 0.5 ml.

How many tablets to give

There is no strict dosage when taking tablets. You can give your cat only one tablet at a time; there should be 2-3 such doses per day.

Dose for drops

The required number of drops of cantarene is calculated according to the following scheme: 1 ml of product per 1 kg of cat’s weight.

Composition and action

The combined homeopathic medicine has a complex effect on the animal’s body:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antispasmodic;
• diuretic.

Kantaren also restores kidney function, stimulates regeneration processes and promotes the removal of stones. The drug contains the following active ingredients:

• Common barberry.
  It has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties, relieves spasms, and reduces the manifestation of pain. In addition, the extract from this plant helps dissolve stones in the kidneys and gall bladder, and prevents the formation of new seals.
• Spanish fly.
  The poison it contains in small quantities has medicinal properties. It prevents degenerative processes that occur in various pathologies, and also has a positive effect on the functioning of the ureters and bladder.
• Arsenic copper.
  The mineral takes part in metabolic processes. It affects the content of various substances in urine, including those, the excess of which can lead to the formation of stones. Although arsenic is a toxic substance, it has long been used in homeopathy as an effective anti-inflammatory agent. In addition, it is able to strengthen the body's defenses.
• Lime sulfur.
  Takes part in biochemical processes that occur in the animal’s body. It also prevents the development of inflammatory processes, including those with suppuration. It has bactericidal properties, helps restore the bladder mucosa in case of inflammation and irritation.

The peculiarity of Cantaren lies in its ability to simultaneously relieve symptoms and eliminate the cause of their occurrence. It is a safe product, but you should definitely not use it without consulting a veterinarian.

What happens in the body when taken?

The drug Kantaren contains active components that have a complex analgesic, antispasmodic, saluretic anti-inflammatory effect. How the individual components work:

• Ash shingles contain the substance cantharidin. Once in the body, it not only allows you to relieve spasms, but also eliminate sharp and cutting pain. Therefore, salt crystals can be painlessly removed from the pet’s body.
• Arsenic copper relieves pain in the urethra and also stops periodic spasms. The main effect of arsenic copper is on pathogenic pyogenic processes, as they soon stop.
• Liver sulfur contains calcium polysulfide in large quantities. Its positive effect is to fight staphylococci and other pathogenic bacteria.

All components of the drug Kantaren do not have a toxic effect on the pet. All components are eliminated from the fluffy’s body within 72 hours.

Contraindications and side effects

A contraindication for treatment with Cantaren is individual intolerance to individual components.

Treatment of kittens under 6 months of age is carried out only under the supervision of a doctor. The drug is safe for cats during pregnancy and lactation.

No side effects were detected during laboratory studies and tests.

The use of Cantaren is possible along with the use of other medications and can be part of a complex treatment.

What does it contain?

Cantarene injection solution

• Tincture of common barberry.
• Spanish fly powder.
• Arsenic copper.
• Preservative E-218.
• Hydrochloric acid.
• Ethyl alcohol 95%.
• Water for injections.
• Calcareous sulfur liver.
• Sodium salt.
• Sodium chloride.

Pills

• Starch.
• Barberry bark tincture.
• Sugar granules.
• Liver sulfur powder.
• Syrup.
• Food additive E-572.
• Spanish fly powder.

Drops

• Distilled water.
• Spanish fly powder.
• Sulfur liver.
• Glycerol.
• Copper arsenite.
• Infusion of barberry bark.

Release form

Kantaren is produced in 3 dosage forms:

• injection solution;
• pills;
• drops for oral use.

Solution for injection is a transparent medicinal liquid that is packaged in glass bottles sealed with rubber stoppers. The basis of the sterile colorless liquid is a complex of plant extracts and mineral additives; it also contains auxiliary components, including ethyl alcohol, purified water, sodium chloride and other substances. The capacity of the bottles can be 10 or 100 ml. For dogs, small containers are usually purchased, although for representatives of large breeds, for long-term treatment, it may be advantageous to purchase a 100 mm bottle.

Important! After opening the bottle, the medicine can only be used for 21 days.

Externally, the tablets are round in shape. They are packaged in 50 pieces in polymer jars, which are screwed on with a lid. They contain the following auxiliary components:

• granulated sugar;
• calcium stearate;
• maltodextrin.

Drops intended for oral administration are available in the form of a clear liquid. It may be colorless or have a yellow tint. Packaged in small polymer bottles equipped with droppers. Each bottle contains 20 ml of medicinal solution. Among the excipients it contains additionally purified water and glycerin.

Reviews:

Christina: My cat was diagnosed with urolithiasis last year. The doctor prescribed Cantaren injections for us. It’s a long way for us to travel to the veterinary clinic every day, so I decided to give the injections myself. My husband helped me hold Vasya, while I carefully injected the solution. A month later, the cat began to recover, and now he feels good. Now the veterinarian has categorically forbidden feeding the pet dry food. Now we are creating an individual diet for my pet. I can recommend the drug Kantaren to everyone!

Roman: I immediately decided to trust this product, since it contains only components of plant origin. My cat Sonya was diagnosed with urethritis during examination at the clinic. For treatment I used cantarene in tablet form. We recently went for an examination, and the doctor assured that Sonya was on the mend. No side effects were noticed after 2 weeks of use; a pack of tablets costs only 150 rubles.

average cost

The price of Cantaren differs in different veterinary networks. It depends on the manufacturer (the medicine in Russia is produced by AlexAnn LLC and Helvet LLC) and on the retailer’s retail margin.

* Prices are as of November 2020.

Storage conditions and price

In accordance with the requirements of the instructions for the drug Kantaren for dogs, it must be stored, regardless of its form, in a dry and dark place.
It must be maintained at room temperature. The shelf life of the solution is 3 years, and the tablets are 5 years. After breaking the seal of the bottle, the medicine retains its medicinal properties for 21 days. In pharmacies, one package containing 50 Cantaren tablets can be purchased for 200 rubles. The cost of a 10 ml solution is 300 rubles. For a volumetric bottle of 100 ml you will have to pay 1000 rubles.

INSTRUCTIONS for the use of CANTAREN (Organization-, Moscow region)

I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Cantaren is a complex homeopathic medicine containing Berberis as active ingredients; Cantharis; Hepar sulfuris; Cuprum arsenicosum and as excipients sodium chloride and water for injection (injection solution) or granulated sugar, calcium stearate (tablets). 2. Cantaren is produced in the form of a sterile solution for injection, packaged in 10 and 100 ml glass bottles, as well as in tablets - 50 tablets in polymer jars for medicines. Store Kantaren in a dry place, protected from light and out of reach of children, at a temperature from 0°C to 25°C. The shelf life of Cantaren, subject to storage conditions, is 3 years from the date of manufacture (injection solution), 5 years (tablets). Do not use Cantaren after its expiration date.

II. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 3. Cantaren has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic effects. 4. 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 12.1.007-76), and does not have a local irritant or sensitizing effect.

III. ORDER OF APPLICATION 5. Cantaren is used to treat cystitis, urological syndrome and urolithiasis. 6. Cantarene solution for injection is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. In acute cases - 1-3 times a day until the condition stabilizes. Duration of treatment is 7-10 days. For subacute and chronic course of the disease - 1 time per day for 3-4 weeks. If necessary, the course is repeated. A single dose of the drug per animal is:

Horses 10.0-15.0 ml foals 2.0-2.5 ml dogs of large and medium breeds 2.0-4.0 ml small breed dogs, cats, puppies, kittens 0.5-2.0 ml ferrets, for ferrets - 0.5 ml for rodents 0.2-0.3 ml

7. Cantaren tablets are prescribed orally for severe disease 2-3 times a day, for mild to moderate disease - 1-2 times a day. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, but not more than 1 month. A single dose of the drug per animal is:

Large breed dogs 3 tablets medium breed dogs 2 tablets small breed dogs, cats, puppies, kittens 1 tablet ferrets, ferrets ½ - 1 tablet rodents ¼ - ½ tablet

8. Cantaren does not cause side effects or complications when used in accordance with this instruction. 9. The use of Cantaren does not exclude the use of other medications. 10. Livestock products during and after the use of Cantaren are used without restrictions.

IV. PERSONAL PREVENTION MEASURES

11. When working with Cantaren, you should follow the general safety rules provided for when working with medicines. 12. It is prohibited to use Cantaren bottles for food purposes.

The manual was developed by AlexAnn LLC. Organization-, 141700, Russian Federation, Moscow region, Mytishchi district, Dolgoprudny, st. Vinogradnaya, 9R

General Director of AlexAnn LLC V.N. Davydenkov

There are people who consider any homeopathic remedy to be a “dummy”. They do not believe in the effectiveness of such drugs and call them placebos

But there are also cat owners who are careful when choosing medications. “Chemistry” scares them, and the only correct solution seems to be the selection of a homeopathic remedy

One such medicine for animals is Cantaren.

Indications for use of Cantaren

Cantaren is indicated for the following diseases:

• cystitis, urethritis;
• urolithiasis disease;
• nephritis and pyelonephritis;
• prostatitis, etc.

In addition, Cantaren is used to prevent urolithiasis. If you doubt the diagnosis, contact your veterinarian (he will confirm or refute your guesses).

Only a veterinarian can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.

How Cantaren works

Cantaren is a combination medicine, so it has several effects:

• removes kidney stones;
• stops inflammatory processes;
• relieves spasms;
• promotes tissue restoration;
• has a diuretic effect.

Purpose of the drug

An important advantage of this homeopathic remedy is the impossibility of overdose.

Cantaren belongs to the group of combined homeopathic medicines.

Thanks to its unique active composition, which includes predominantly natural and herbal ingredients, the drug Kantaren for urolithiasis in cats provides immediate and effective help without causing any undesirable effects on the animal’s body. It is absolutely safe and approved for use by animals of all sizes and ages, including even small kittens.

This medicinal product belongs to low-hazard substances (4th hazard class according to GOST 12.1.007–76). It does not exhibit local irritation or sensitizing effects.

Treatment with Cantaren is indicated for the following conditions:

• urolithiasis disease;
• glomerulonephritis;
• pyelonephritis;
• nephrosis;
• nephrotic syndrome;
• urethral syndrome;
• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• prostatitis (in cats).

All of these diseases are accompanied by painful urination in the animal, which is manifested by a lack of desire to go to the toilet, the release of foul-smelling cloudy urine, sometimes mixed with blood, and increased sensitivity of the kidneys when palpating the cat’s abdomen.