Milbemax is an anthelmintic drug with a broad spectrum of action, active against nematodes, trematodes and cestodes. The trade name of the drug in English is Milbemax tablets for cats. This drug is manufactured by Novartis Sante Animal SAS (Novartis Sante Animal S.A.S.) in France.
Milbemax is used for the treatment and prevention of helminthiases in both adult cats and kittens.
Instructions for use
Milbemax is used for cats of all ages, when treating them for helminths, as well as for preventive purposes. The dosage of the drug is determined depending on the physical weight of the pet. The minimum dose is 2 milligrams of milbemycin oxime and 5 milligrams of praziquantel - this corresponds to one kilogram of the cat's weight. Based on this, the conclusion suggests itself that the medicine is used to treat kittens when they reach a weight of 500 grams. As reviews from people who have used the drug show, treatment always leads to the desired result.
Preventive measures
For the prevention of helminths, Milbemax is used once per quarter, as well as unscheduled: 15 days before vaccination or mating. The drug can be used for preventive purposes for kittens older than one and a half months, at the end of pregnancy, as well as for lactating cats, but after 20 days after lambing. In addition, it is mandatory to carry out deworming before vaccination and mating.
Treatment with Milbemax
For effective treatment, you need to “feed” the animal with Milbemax tablets. For this purpose, it is recommended to refrain from feeding the cat for five hours. Then you need to choose the product that is best eaten by him.
Next, you need to determine the kitten’s weight and crush the tablet into powder. Mix the resulting powder with food and give it to the cat. You can also place the tablet on the base of the cat's tongue and, holding its mouth, stroke its neck. By stroking, the swallowing reflex is triggered, causing the animal to swallow Milbemax.
Small kittens and weakened adult cats should be treated with a medical syringe. But first, the medicine must be thoroughly crushed and mixed with water. Then the suspension is filled into a syringe and injected into the mouth of a cat or kitten. It is much better if the dose of the drug and the duration of the course of treatment are determined by a veterinarian. But, if there is no veterinarian, then you need to calculate the daily doses yourself.
Dosage
- 0.5 – 1 kg – half a pink tablet;
- 1-2 kg – one pink tablet;
- 2-4 kg – half a red tablet;
- 4-8 kg – one red tablet;
- 8-12 kg – one and a half red tablets.
Using the drug strictly according to the instructions, according to people's reviews, does not lead to negative side effects. Very rarely, cats have individual intolerance to the active substances of the drug that cause allergies. In such cases, it is necessary to stop giving the medicine and seek the help of a veterinary specialist.
The drug should not be used for kittens under one and a half months of age and should not be given to cats in the first half of pregnancy. It is also prohibited to be used on animals that are sick or undergoing the process of recovery from illness. The use of the medicine for cats that have been diagnosed with diseases and disorders of the kidneys or liver is completely prohibited. According to numerous reviews, Milbemax is the most effective medicine against helminths.
Contraindications
The most important contraindication is individual intolerance to the composition of the medicine. In order to exclude such a nuisance, before offering Milbemax to a cat, consult a veterinarian.
The drug is prohibited for use by kittens under 6 weeks of age. It is also prohibited to take the product for pregnant cats up to 7 weeks, animals during infectious diseases and during the recovery period.
It is dangerous to give medicine to pussies that do not exceed a weight of 0.5 kg.
This treatment is not recommended for pets who have impaired renal or liver function.
It is important to follow all instructions and remember the shelf life. An opened blister should not be stored for longer than six months. Whole blisters are used within three years from the date of issue. Deworming with expired products is prohibited.
Indications for use of the drug
Milbemax tablets are intended for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs, including:
- roundworm;
- nematodes;
- whipworms;
- cystodes;
- tapeworms.
If preventive deworming has not been carried out since the birth of your pet, then you need to pay attention to the characteristic signs of a dog being infected with parasites. Constant diarrhea and the appearance of a bloated tummy should alert you (this sign is especially typical for small puppies infected with roundworms from their mother)
Dogs infected with helminths become lethargic, lose appetite and weight.
A healthy pet must have shiny, thick fur. If nematodes are present, a rash appears on the animal’s skin, and the fur begins to fade and fall out.
But the most obvious sign of parasite infection is constant itching in the anal area (the dog constantly rubs its butt on the ground) and the presence of white ribbons or larvae in the feces. Ignoring such obvious symptoms can lead to severe damage to the animal's internal organs and even death. In addition, parasites can be dangerous to humans.
Instructions for use of Milbemax tablets
The drug is used for the prevention and treatment of the following helminthiases:
- toxocariasis;
- hookworm;
- taeniasis;
- echinococcosis;
- Dipylidiasis.
The advantage of Milbemax tablets is that there is no need to go on a fasting diet before using them.
How to give anthelmintic for cats in tablet form
According to the instructions for use, this anthelmintic for cats should be given once during morning feeding. To do this, crush the tablet and mix it thoroughly with pate, minced meat or other food familiar to your pet.
If an animal refuses to swallow tablets on its own, you need to know how to forcefully give them.
There is a specific scheme for this:
- take the cat on your lap, fixing the limbs;
- raise the muzzle and open the mouth, pressing the fingers of your free hand on the toothless edge of the lower jaw;
- place the medicine on the root of the tongue;
- close your mouth, leaving your jaw pointing upward;
- Gently stroke the front of the neck to speed up the act of swallowing.
How does the product work?
Dissolving and being absorbed from the intestines into the blood, deworming tablets in cats begin to act within an hour after feeding. The half-life and excretion from the body in urine and feces ranges from 3 to 13 hours.
During this time, the molecules of the active substances increase the permeability of the cell membranes of parasites to chlorine and calcium ions, causing disruption of the functioning of nerve and muscle cells, paralysis and death. In parallel with this, the destruction of the outer cover occurs, which during life resisted the effects of intestinal enzymes, ensuring the viability of the worms.
The tablets have a gentle effect on the cat’s body, without causing addiction or disrupting the embryonic development of fetuses in pregnant females.
How often to give Milbemax
When wondering how often to give a cat anthelmintic drugs, you should not think that pets that do not leave their apartments are not at risk of infection. Helminth eggs enter the room with people's shoes and clothes, plants and household items. Worm larvae can enter the cat's body with fleas, raw meat or fish.
Therefore, processing must be carried out once a quarter.
Feeding Milbemax before vaccination
Cats must be dewormed 14 days before vaccination. Milbemax is ideal for this purpose, as it is approved for use in kittens from six weeks, while the first vaccination is carried out at 8 weeks.
Dosage by weight
Pink tablets “Milbemax for kittens” begin to be given after the babies gain a weight of at least 0.5 kg.
Dosage by weight is:
- from 0.5 to 1 kg - 0.5 pink tablet;
- from 1 to 2 kg - 1 pink tablet.
For convenience, tablets for adult cats are coated with a red coating. Their dosage is:
- from 2 to 4 kg - 0.5 tablets;
- from 4 to 8 kg - 1 whole tablet;
- over 8 kg - 1.5 red tablets.
If in doubt about the choice of dose, it is better to consult a veterinarian.
Drug overdose
In case of an overdose of Milbemax, the animal may experience involuntary twitching of the muscles of the limbs and torso. These phenomena do not require medical intervention, as they resolve on their own within a day.
Side effects
As a side effect, some cats may have an allergic reaction to the components included in the medicine.
Feeding tablets to pregnant cats
Due to the safety of Milbemax for fetuses, it is advisable to feed it to pregnant cats 20 days before birth. This will prevent intrauterine infection of kittens with helminths. You can also use the medicine 14 days after lambing during the period of feeding the offspring.
Contraindications to the use of Milbemax
The medicine Mibelmax should not be fed to:
- kittens whose age is less than 6 months;
- animals that have not reached a weight of 0.5 kg;
- females in the first six weeks of pregnancy;
- cats suffering from infectious diseases;
- exhausted animals;
- pets suffering from liver and kidney pathologies.
If your cat develops itching, watery eyes, skin redness, rashes or other signs of allergic reactions after using the medicine, you should contact a veterinarian who will prescribe another anthelmintic drug.
Description of the drug Milbemax
Milbemax tablets for cats is a drug that is used in veterinary medicine for the prevention and treatment of helminthiasis. This anthelmintic is known all over the world; it is sold in veterinary pharmacies in many countries. On the windows of Russian pet stores there are boxes of domestically produced Milbemax.
Milbemax is a world-famous anthelmintic
The manufacturer of the drug Milbemax is Novartis Sante Animale (France). The Novartis organization was created in 1996 through the merger of two other companies. The founders of Novartis worked on synthetic dyes, and then created a separate area for the development of chemicals. However, popularity came to this organization only when it began work on pharmaceuticals. Representative offices were opened in different countries. Medical drugs for humans and veterinary drugs from Novartis are also produced in Russia (for more than 120 years) - Elanko RUS LLC.
The anthelmintic drug Melbimax contains the following active substances:
- praziquantel (active against cestodiasis and trematodiasis);
- Milbemycin oxime (active against nematodes and cestodiases).
Excipients are the following components:
- microcrystalline cellulose;
- sodium carmellose;
- povidone;
- lactose;
- colloidal silicon;
- magnesium stearate;
- hypromellose;
- macrogol;
- talc;
- food supplement with beef flavor "Artificial beef flavour".
Release form
There are two types of packaging of this drug:
- For kittens (mibemycin oxime 4 mg, prazinquantel - 10 mg).
- For adults (milbemycin oxime - 16 mg and praziquantel - 40 mg).
The tablets are orange in color and have an oval, elongated shape. Each tablet has a cross line (this makes it easier to take the medicine). The tablets are packaged in a metallized blister (2 pieces per plate). Blisters are packaged in cardboard boxes.
Milbemax is available in convenient packaging
The drug for kittens is packaged in a pink and white box, and for adult cats - in a red box. At the top of the box is the Russian and international name of the drug, as well as the number of tablets. The active ingredients are also indicated on the colored part of some packages (depending on the batch). Depending on the batch, the logo of the manufacturing organization (Novartis or Elanco) also depends. Sometimes in Russian veterinary pharmacies you can find imported Milbemax (a white box with colored sides). On the edge of the package there is always a barcode, batch number, production date and expiration date.
The newest boxes feature an emblem - a tablet with circular arrows. And also on the box it may be written that these are beef-flavored tablets.
Melbimax can be recognized by its packaging
Storage conditions
Each box of tablets contains instructions for use. The manufacturer indicated storage conditions in it:
- tablets are valid for 3 years from the date of manufacture;
- Once the blister is opened, the tablets remain valid for no more than 6 months;
- Medicines that have expired should not be used;
- The tablets should only be stored in closed packaging;
- The storage location must be protected from moisture, light and direct sunlight;
- tablets should be kept away from food and feed;
- Milbemax storage temperature is from 15 °C to 25 °C;
- Milbemax should be stored in a place inaccessible to children, animals and strangers.
Previously, to prevent tablets from spoiling for a long time, they were transferred to jars for other medicines. I remember tablets in paper sheets that turned yellow (they turned yellow even when the expiration date was good). Grandmother took out these pills and put them in glass bottles for heart medications, etc. In fact, the medicine “pulled out” from the original packaging comes into contact with air. The tablet is exposed to microbes, gases and other volatile substances that we cannot see. This explains the reduction in shelf life when the blister is opened.
Any drug must be stored in accordance with storage conditions, Milbemax is no exception
Side effects and the likelihood of their development
The manufacturer reports that side effects are extremely rare and are usually associated with individual intolerance to some of the components of the drug:
- Oppression and apathy.
- A sharp increase in salivation. The saliva is foamy and viscous, hanging in icicles from the animal’s mouth.
- It is possible to develop a “drunk” or wooden gait.
- Sometimes there is severe trembling.
- In the most severe cases - partial or complete paralysis of the limbs.
In all these cases, the medication should be stopped immediately and a veterinarian should be called. The animal is given as much clean drinking water as possible.
Features of storing medicine
The presented product should be stored in a dark place, the temperature of which is from 5 to 25. Avoid freezing and exposure to sunlight.
The shelf life of the tablets is 24 months. But after the integrity of the packaging is damaged, they can only be used for six months.
The tablets can be prepared accordingly before giving. This is required, however, infrequently. We have already written that flavorings, which are an important component of the medicine, make it attractive to animals. In any case, if for some reason the pet stubbornly does not want to eat the drug, proceed as follows:
- First, the tablet, placed in a porcelain cup, is crushed to a powdery state.
- After this, it is diluted with such a volume of water that a semi-liquid, homogeneous mixture is formed.
- The resulting composition is poured into the cat’s throat using a regular syringe.
Prescribing Milbemax before vaccination
Unfortunately, many breeders forget that before vaccination the animal must be treated against worms. This is due to the fact that parasitic organisms secrete a huge amount of substances that can disrupt the formation of normal immunity. Accordingly, in this case, the effect of the vaccine will be either greatly reduced or completely distorted. In the latter case, there is a possibility of developing autoimmune pathologies.
To avoid such unpleasant and dangerous consequences, ten days before the expected date of vaccination, the cat is given Milbemax. In addition, before vaccination, we recommend checking the effectiveness of the antiparasitic agent by conducting a microscopic analysis of the stool. If worm eggs are found in them, the procedure must be repeated.
Analogs
- Of the tablet anthelmintics, Profender can be distinguished.
- For puppies, there is a medicine in the form of a paste - Dirofen.
- You can also try suspensions - febtal combo, prazicide.
In addition to medications, there are folk remedies for parasites. However, do not rush to give up all medications and poison the animal with unknown herbs. Before treatment with traditional medicine, carefully read the properties of certain plants, whether they will be harmful, whether they will cause allergies, etc.
What you can give to your pet:
- Carrot. Yes, yes, the most common and widely consumed product. When the carrot pieces pass through the intestinal wall, they remove the wall bugs. You can add it to porridge or give it just like that.
- Hulled pumpkin seeds in small quantities. Pumpkin seeds are not only effective anti-parasitic prevention, but also a good source of vitamins. The main thing is not to overdo it with the quantity, as too many seeds will be harmful.
You cannot give:
It is highly undesirable to give garlic to dogs. Contrary to popular belief, it is ineffective against reptiles in the animal’s body. Instead, garlic can cause serious complications such as gastritis. There are different variations of pseudo-medicine that will only harm the dog. Some people suggest giving your animal vodka against parasites (even a puppy!).
Pharmacological properties of Milbemax for dogs
Milbemycin oxime and praziquantel have a synergistic effect and together have a broad spectrum effect on larvae and mature nematodes and cestodes. Milbemycin oxime, which belongs to the group of macrocyclic lactones that are released during the enzymatic activity of Streptomyces hygroscopkus var. aureolacrimosus, actively suppresses nematode larvae and adults, as well as nematode larvae Dirofilaria immitis.
The mechanism of action of milbemycin oxime is as follows: an increase in the permeability of chloride ions (CI) through cell membranes causes overpolarization of the membranes of nerve and muscle tissue cells and, ultimately, paralysis and death of the parasite.
In the animal's blood plasma, the maximum concentration of milbemycin oxime is achieved within 2 to 4 hours after taking the drug. Milbemycin oxime is excreted unchanged from the dog's body.
Praziquantel, an acylated pyrazine isoquinoline derivative, inhibits cestodes and nematodes.
The mechanism of action of praziquantel is as follows: an increase in the permeability of calcium ions (Ca2+) through the cell membranes of the parasite causes membrane depolarization, muscle contraction, destruction of the tegument and ultimately the death of the parasite. In the animal's blood plasma, the maximum concentration of praziquantel is achieved within 1 to 4 hours after taking the drug.
Praziquantel undergoes rapid and complete biotransformation in the liver. Praziquantel is excreted from the dog's body within 2 days in the urine. Milbemax in recommended doses are classified as moderately dangerous substances in terms of the degree of impact on the body of warm-blooded animals and do not have a sensitizing, embryotoxic, or teratogenic effect. Well tolerated by dogs of different breeds and ages.
Milbemax analogs
Milbemax has a couple of good analogues. These are Milprazone and Drontal.
Milprazone is produced in the form of yellow-brown and red-brown tablets, depending on the weight and age of the animal. This medication contains the same active ingredients as Milbemax: milbemycin oxime and praziquantel. Their effect on parasites is described above.
The medicine is also given to the cat in the morning feeding, mixed with food.
The action of the anthelmintic Drontal is based on the substances praziquantel and pyrantel. The composition of the medicine ensures 100% victory over internal parasites. Side effects are minor (vomiting, diarrhea). Prices for Drontal are quite affordable, the effect is always positive.
Milbemax tablets instructions for use
The drug is used for animals of all ages and breeds, its dosage depends on their weight. Per 1 kg there should be 2 mg of milbemycin oxime and 5 mg of praziquantel. From this dosage it is easy to conclude that the whole tablet can only be given to kittens that have reached a weight of 1.5 kg.
Before use, the animal does not need to be put on a diet or its diet limited.
Usually the medicine is given during the morning feeding, it is best to put it in a piece of food. If your cat is so sensitive that she refuses to take the pill, you will have to resort to force-feeding. To do this, it is better to fix the animal on its knees and put the medicine under the root of its tongue.
The dosage is as follows:
- kittens weighing 0.5-1 kg should be given half a pink tablet;
- if your small pet weighs 1-2 kg, then he is entitled to one pink pill.
For adult cats, the dosage is as follows:
- 2-4 kg – half a tablet;
- 4-8 kg – one whole tablet;
- 8-12 kg – 1.5 tablets.
Important! If the animal weighs less than half a kilogram and its age is less than six months, then the drug cannot be used. The medicine is used once, but on the recommendation of a veterinarian it can be used once a quarter
The medicine is used once, but on the recommendation of a veterinarian it can be used once a quarter.
Average price for Milbemax for cats
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Milbemax can be bought at reasonable prices: on average, a package for kittens costs 350-380 rubles, and for adult animals approximately 500 rubles.
When is the drug prescribed?
The drug is used for preventive purposes and to remove existing parasites. According to the manufacturer's instructions, it is effective against two common types of helminths:
- Nematodes. They affect the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The infected animal loses its appetite and coughs. With extensive damage, bloody vomiting and diarrhea occur.
- Cestodes. They affect the intestines and damage the mucous membranes. Causes digestive disorders, vomiting, loss of appetite. They can grow up to 1.5 m in length, which is why without treatment they often lead to intestinal blockage.
One of the active substances of the drug also destroys less common trematodes - parasites that attack the pancreas, gallbladder, lungs and liver of the animal. Symptoms include indigestion, vomiting, cough, fever. In this case, the drug is used only on the recommendation of a specialist.
The product destroys both adult parasites and their eggs, so in the vast majority of cases only one dose is required.
The drug can be given to kittens after six months.
For preventive purposes, it is given every 3 months, 2 weeks before vaccinations and before mating.
If necessary, you can use analogues of the product: “Pratel”, “Prasimek-D”, “Drontal”, “Profender”
Please note that the rules for using each of these medications have their own characteristics.
Indications for treatment with the drug
The medicine helps fight helminthic infestations. It rids animals of larvae and adult parasites. The medicine is effective against infection with the following types of helminths:
- Cestodes. Tape flatworms, which parasitize the intestines of cats, infect the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum body length of these parasites is 150 cm. When infected, a pet may experience occasional vomiting, stool disturbances, loss of appetite, and in severe cases, even intestinal obstruction.
- Nematodes. Roundworms that attack the digestive system, often living in the liver. Pets suffering from nematode infection experience loose stools, vomiting blood, systematic coughing, and refusal to eat.
- Trematodes. Flat fluke worms that parasitize vertebrates. They can be located in the lungs, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder. The proliferation of these helminths causes the cat to have a fever, a debilitating cough, and abnormal bowel movements.
The indication for use of the drug is the prevention of helminthic infestation and infection with one or more types of helminths. The following symptoms may indicate an animal's illness:
- itching in the anus;
- cough;
- loss of interest in food;
- weight loss;
- constipation and diarrhea;
- increase in abdominal volume;
- depressed state;
- indigestion;
- blood in stool;
- vomit;
- convulsions;
- miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant cats;
- developmental delay in newborns.
In what forms is the drug available and dosage?
Pharmacology produces Milbemax, which is packaged in 2 pieces in a blister. There are 2 forms of the drug: for puppies, which contain 25 mg of praziquantel and 2.5 mg of milbemycin oxine. For an adult, containing 125 mg of praziquantel and 12.5 mg of milbemycin oxine. To ensure that owners do not confuse the shape, manufacturers have imprinted the letters CCA on the adult dosage tablets; this medicine has a round shape, and on the children’s dosage there is the abbreviation AA, and this medicine is oval in shape.
The dosage of tablets differs not only from the age of the dog, but also from its size. For small breeds, you need to take a puppy dewormer. Puppies and small breeds are used for:
- From 1/2 kg to 1 kg - give 1/2 tablet.
- From 1 kg to 5 kg – 1 tablet.
- From 5 kg to 10 kg – 2 tablets.
If the dog weighs more than 10 kg, then you need to give a dosage designed for large breeds:
- From 10 to 25 kg, 1 tablet is given.
- From 25 to 50 kg – 2 pieces.
- From 50 to 70 kg – 3 pieces.
Dosage:
| Dog weight | Milbemax for puppies and small dogs | Milbemax for adult dogs |
| 0.5 – 1 kg | ½ tablet | |
| 1 – 5 kg | 1 tablet | |
| 5 – 10 kg | 2 tablets | |
| 5 – 25 kg | 1 tablet | |
| 25 – 50 kg | 2 tablets | |
| 50 – 70 kg | 3 tablets |
Pregnant and lactating bitches should use Milbemax under the supervision of a veterinarian. Before deworming, a preliminary starvation diet and the use of laxatives are not required. To deworm animals with infestation caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum, Milbemax is used in the same dose four times with an interval of 7 days.
In regions unfavorable for dirofilariasis, Milbemax is used for prevention during the warm period of the year (spring, summer, autumn) according to the following scheme: first once before the start of the season of mosquitoes and mosquitoes, which are carriers of the pathogen D. immitis, then once a month and last once a season after the end of the mosquito and mosquito season after 1 month.
Before the deworming procedure, it is necessary to conduct an examination at a veterinary clinic to exclude the presence of microfilariae in the dog’s blood.
Cost of the drug
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For many breeders, the main factor in refusing deworming medications is their high cost. And this is true - many anthelmintics are very expensive, and not everyone can afford them. The price of Milbemax for cats and kittens is, in principle, not “biting”, and every cat owner can afford this medicine at least once every six months.
As of May 2020, the average price for a package containing 2 tablets is about 500 rubles for the drug for adult animals, and about 330 rubles for tablets intended for kittens.
Main contraindications
Some animals have an allergic reaction to certain components of the drug. In this case, it should only be given under medical supervision.
There are other contraindications. It should not be given to kittens that are too small, weighing less than half a kilogram. In addition, it is contraindicated in the following cases:
- severe exhaustion of the animal;
- infection;
- the presence of serious liver or kidney diseases;
- The weight of an adult cat is less than 2 kg.
Also, this medicine should not be given to pregnant animals. Anthelmintics should be given before possible pregnancy, because some helminthiasis are transmitted to kittens through mother's milk.
If the animal is healthy and does not have the above problems, then everything should go fine. There may be a slight tremor of the limbs, but it goes away quickly.
Specifics of use in kittens
Helminths appear in kittens no less often than in adult cats. But a small body is more difficult to tolerate diseases. Taking the drug in the wrong dosage can also lead to negative consequences.
How to give a cat a deworming pill
The use of Milbemax for kittens is allowed according to the instructions only when the young animal is more than six weeks old and weighs more than half a kilogram.
Instructions for use and dosage
The product is allowed to be used for preventive purposes, but not more than 1 tablet every quarter. Before use, you need to know how to give Milbemax to your dog correctly. Milbemax is administered with food; if it is impossible to give the medicine to the pet using this method, forced placement of the tablet into the area of the root of the tongue is used.
A single use of Milbemax is enough to start the deworming mechanism and begin the dog’s recovery process.
Dosage of Milbemax in the presence of helminths:
- small dogs and puppies up to kg - half the table;
- small dogs up to 5 kg - 1 tablet;
- small dogs from 5 to 10 kg - 2 tablets;
- adult pets (5–25 kg) – 1 tablet;
- adults (25–50 kg) - 2 tablets;
- large dogs (50–70 kg) - 3 tables.
When using the drug, it is forbidden to smoke cigarettes, drink drinks and eat food to avoid the entry of drug particles into the body (a toxic effect is possible). Along with the tablets, there are special stickers inside that allow you to make convenient notes about the date of the course of treatment with the drug in the dog’s passport.
Possible complications in case of overdose
When an extra Milbemax tablet (more than the norm) enters the dog’s body, behavioral changes are observed associated with the appearance of a nervous gait, convulsions, and increased salivation. There are common cases of inhibition in a pet in the perception of surrounding people and events.
In case of an overdose, the dog may experience convulsions and a nervous gait.
Occasionally, muscle weakness (paresis) is observed: this negative condition is manifested by the complete inability of the animal to stand on its front or hind legs. Therapeutic correction of overdose symptoms is not required: the changes disappear within 24 hours without the use of other medications. Adverse reactions also include intestinal upset (diarrhea), vomiting and drowsiness.
Special instructions and personal preventive measures
There are no special instructions for using the medicine. It is important to strictly follow the instructions and not try to achieve results in a short time by increasing the dosage.
After the procedure, you must wash your hands thoroughly. In case of possible hypersensitivity in humans, contact of the drug with the skin and mucous membranes is limited.
Note! If allergic reactions occur or the owner swallows a tablet intended for the cat, you should immediately go to the hospital.
Milbemax deworming packaging for cats is disposed of along with household waste.
Side effects
Milbemax is considered one of the safest drugs for deworming, since clinical signs of overdose can only occur when the recommended dose is exceeded by more than 10 times! And irreversible disorders develop when the recommended dose increases by more than 80 times! Thus, owners do not have to worry about having incorrectly calculated the dosage of the drug.
If you give Milbemax to collie or sheltie dogs, especially those with a mutated gene, you can expect a temporary loss of coordination, as well as foaming at the mouth and vomiting. In all other dogs, side effects are mild and usually resolve within 24 hours.
The manufacturer admits that in rare cases, after taking the pill, the following may develop:
- diarrhea and vomiting;
- a sharp increase in itching in the anal passage (associated with the active release of helminths);
- a sharp increase in appetite;
- profuse salivation.
Despite the fact that an overdose is extremely unlikely, every owner must be able to recognize dangerous symptoms in a timely manner. Since the tablets have a pleasant taste and smell, a dog, left unattended, can easily eat a dangerous amount of Milbemax.
The following signs should alert you:
- trembling in the pet's limbs;
- general lethargy and apathy;
- constant drooling;
- refusal of food.
Be sure to give your dog plenty of clean water and activated charcoal. But if the symptoms have not disappeared after 24 hours, or the animal’s gums have turned pale or convulsions have appeared, you should immediately consult a veterinarian. You also need to monitor the feces: if the dog has not had a bowel movement within 48 hours, this means that the gastrointestinal tract may be blocked by dead parasites. Surgery may be required to remove the worm balls.
Side effects of the drug. Contraindications
This medication is generally well tolerated by cats, and the potential for adverse effects is kept to a minimum.
- One type of side effect is an allergic reaction to the ingredients of the drug.
- If the permissible dosage of the drug is exceeded, the animal may develop tremors, which does not in any way affect the life and health of the pet. Tremor does not require additional treatment and goes away within 24 hours.
- Disease of the liver and urinary system.
- Extreme exhaustion of the pet.
- Infectious diseases of cats.
- Beginning of pregnancy in cats.
- Not recommended for kittens under 6 weeks of age.
- It is not recommended to give to cats weighing less than 500 grams.
Excessive dosage of the drug can lead to poisoning of the body.
Composition, release form
The drug "Milbemax" is a combined modern deworming drug that eliminates intestinal parasites in the body of a four-legged pet. The base substance of this medicine is milbemycin oxime, which simultaneously belongs to the group of anthelmintics and antibiotics.
This substance can effectively infect nematodes that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of a pet and penetrate the bloodstream, as well as the liver, lungs and kidneys. “Milbemycin” easily enters the blood plasma and acts on the larval stage of parasites for several hours, after which it is completely eliminated from the animal’s body.
Praziquantel, which is part of the veterinary drug, affects nematodes and cestodes, effectively affecting the cell membranes of helminths. The dead parasites are digested and then leave the pet’s body naturally. The peak concentration of this component in the blood plasma is observed 1-4 hours after using the drug, and then the substance is biotransformed in the liver tissues. The active component praziquantel is completely eliminated from the cat’s body along with urine in just a couple of days.
Pharmacology
The active substances that make up the medicine affect many types of worms at any stage of their development: from larvae to adults.
- Milbemycin oxime acts on helminths that are in the intestines and stomach of the cat. After taking the medicine, it is actively absorbed into the pet’s blood. The maximum saturation of the active substance in the body appears 2 hours after taking the medicine. Milbemycin oxime leaves the body completely, without residue through the kidneys, 13 hours after taking the medicine.
- Praziquantel, the second active substance included in the drug formula, is adapted to cure any types of diseases caused by helminths, regardless of their severity. Maximum saturation in the body appears an hour after taking the drug. Praziquantel is completely eliminated from the body through the kidneys 4 hours after use.
Milbemax tablets for cats are usually well tolerated by pets. They are suitable not only for healthy individuals, but also for sick and moderately exhausted cats. Can be used in pregnant cats and kittens.
Before use, consult a veterinarian.
Pharmacological properties
The medication belongs to the group of macrocyclic lactones, which have antibiotic activity against helminths. The instructions for use also indicate that the use of milbemax for dogs allows you to launch an additional process - enhanced enzymatic activity, which is destructive for parasites.
Milbemycin oxime entering the body increases the permeability of chloride ions, causing irreversible changes leading to paralysis and death of foreign organisms. Praziquantel acts on the same principle, but increases the permeability of calcium ions, which affect the mechanism of muscle contraction.
The active ingredients of Milbemax are excreted from the body in the urine within two days.
The active ingredients are excreted unchanged along with physiological fluids, mainly urine, within two days. The maximum accumulation of active substances in the blood plasma is observed after 1–4 hours.
Contraindications for use
The use of tablets unnecessarily loads the urinary system, so it is not recommended to give Milbemax to weakened animals. There are also other restrictions.
Taboo on taking the drug:
- individual intolerance and hypersensitivity;
- infectious diseases;
- 2 weeks or less lifespan;
- liver and kidney disorders;
- weight less than 500 grams.
The drug is also not recommended for use by certain breeds - collies, shelties, bobtails. When testing the product on animals of these breeds, intolerance to macrocyclic lactones was revealed. It is allowed to prescribe Milbemax for large dogs, but the dosage in this case is strictly observed in the concentrations specified in the instructions.
List of indications for use
Helminthic infection is the main indication for the use of the drug, however, Milbemax does not affect all, but certain parasites. The drug is prescribed for nematodes and cestodes, as well as in the presence of these two varieties in the animal’s body (with mixed helminthic infestation).
The main indication for the use of Milbemax is helminthic infestation.
Most species of cestodes die after consumption, from Dipylidium caninum to Trichuris vulpis. In order to prevent dirofilariasis, it is allowed to give medication at intervals of 30 days.
Another advantage of the product is that there is no need to go on a starvation diet or prescribe laxatives before using the product.
Rules of application
There are four types of Milbemax:
- for puppies or small dogs;
- for adult dogs of large breeds;
- for kittens;
- for adult cats.
This division is not a marketing ploy: each variety is noticeably different in the concentration of active ingredients, so you should never use the wrong one (for example, giving a kitten a product for puppies).
Let's now find out how to use Milbemax for cats.
Tablets for kittens are pink, and for adult animals - red. The dosage is calculated based on the weight of the pet:
| Animal weight | Number of tablets |
| For kittens | |
| 0.5–1 kg | 0,5 |
| 1–2 kg | 1 |
| For adult animals | |
| 2–4 kg | 0,5 |
| 4–8 kg | 1 |
| 8–12 kg | 1,5 |
According to the instructions, the drug should be given during morning feeding, mixed with food that is attractive to the pet.
Some cats willingly eat these tablets and even try to get to them on their own, while others refuse them. If your cat won't eat the medicine, hold her in your lap and open her mouth with your fingers and place the tablet on the back of her tongue. Stroke your pet's throat to trigger the swallowing reflex. Then check to see if the tablet remains in the animal's mouth.
Preliminary diet and use of laxatives are not required.
Please note that before using the drug, it is necessary to get rid of fleas - they carry worm eggs, and if these parasites remain on the animal’s skin, everything will soon start all over again. Before purchasing this product, be sure to consult your veterinarian
This is especially important when it comes to a pregnant female, sick or weakened animal
Before purchasing this product, be sure to consult your veterinarian
This is especially important when it comes to a pregnant female, sick or weakened animal
In sealed packaging, the product can be stored for 3 years. If you have used half of the tablet, the second one can be stored for no more than 6 months. It is strictly forbidden to give your pet an expired product.
Where to buy and price of Milbemax
You can purchase this drug at almost any veterinary pharmacy or order it online on websites selling veterinary drugs. The average cost of one package of Milbemax for large cats is 490 rubles . Buying tablets for kittens and small cats will be cheaper - the price varies between 300-350 rubles .
Read our article : Stronghold for cats - treatment for fleas, ticks and helminths in one pipette.
Active substances
An anthelmintic drug is a complex combined agent that has a strong effect against cestodes and nematodes. The main active ingredient of Milbemax is milbemycin oxime, which has a detrimental effect on the parasites angiostrongylus vasorum and larvae that parasitize the pet’s gastrointestinal tract. Since worms pose a great danger to puppies and adult dogs of small breeds, veterinarians recommend starting the prevention of parasitic infestations from the first months of the animal’s birth.
The second most important component of the drug is praziquantel, which affects cestodes and nematodes. Its mechanism of action is based on the high permeability of parasite cell membranes to calcium ions
This entails membrane depolarization, muscle contraction and destruction of the tegument, which ensures the natural removal of dead helminths from the dog’s body. Milbemax tablets are available in two forms - for adult large dogs and for puppies or small individuals. The difference between the drugs is the amount of active substances.
| Purpose | Milbemycin concentration | Praziquantel concentration |
| For puppies and small breeds | 2.5 mg milbemycin | 25 mg praziquantel |
| For large pets | 12.5 mg milbemycin | 125 mg praziquantel |
Reviews of Milbemax for cats
The drug Milbemax is very popular among breeders; you can find many positive reviews on the Internet or from familiar cat lovers who care about the health of their pets. All information about the product allows us to conclude that with proper use and compliance with dosage standards, a cure for parasites is guaranteed.
Veterinarians also speak positively about Milbemax tablets: in their opinion, this is an excellent protection for your pet from helminths and the consequences of their action on the body.
Timely administration of the drug guarantees the absence of parasites in the body of your favorite cat.
Instructions for use
Each package of Mibelmax necessarily contains instructions for use. It indicates the main indications for use and dosage. How and when to give cannot be determined independently. It is advisable to consult a specialist. When prescribing, he will take into account the circumstances surrounding treatment, contraindications and foresee possible problems.
When to give?
Mibelmax is recommended for internal use as an effective anthelmintic.
It should be given when infected:
- Taenia spp.;
- Toxocara cati;
- Echinococcus multilocularis;
- Ancylostoma tubaeforme;
- Dipylidium caninum;
If helminthiasis is suspected, as well as as a preventive measure for worms, as prescribed by a doctor, it is necessary to take a break in feeding for at least 5 hours. Only after this give the cat a pill. If your pet refuses, you can mix the medicine with food or treats. For a kitten, the tablet is crushed and only then added to food or drink.
In special cases, powdered Milbemax is recommended to be diluted with a small amount of water and poured into the cat’s mouth using a syringe. It is easy to give medicine to a cat instead of morning feeding.
When is the remedy prescribed?
The drug is prescribed to cleanse the body of worms. Among the main indications are:
- nematodosis;
- cestodosis
The remedy is no less effective when infected with toxocariasis, dipylidiasis, taeniasis, and hookworm.
Veterinarians recommend the drug as a prophylaxis before vaccination.
