"Fosprenil" is a medicinal substance that is used in veterinary medicine and is intended to combat viral infections of animals and birds. In this article you will learn what the drug looks like, the correct dosage of the remedy and side effects.
Composition and release form
The preparation is packaged in glass bottles of 10 or 50 ml. The solution itself is colorless or with a yellow tinge.
The main active ingredient is the disodium salt of polyprenols phosphate. It also contains glycerin, ethanol, water for injection and tween-80.
Indications and pharmacological properties
Fosprenil is used to treat birds, pets, and livestock. It is used for the prevention and treatment of viruses and infections, as well as enhancing immunity and reducing the incidence of animals and birds.
The drug stimulates the system of natural bactericidal activity, strengthens the immune system, which increases the resistance of animals to infections.
Antiviral agent actively fights herpes viruses, coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses, orthomyxoviruses and togaviruses.
Interaction with other drugs
The substance can be combined with antibiotics, interferon and antihistamines. The drug interacts poorly with anti-inflammatory drugs. The tool can not be diluted with saline solutions. When used simultaneously with steroids, the therapeutic effect is reduced.
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Instructions: dose and regimen
Now that we have talked about Fosprenil itself, we will discuss the dosage for dogs, cats, chickens, pigeons and other animals, as well as instructions for use.
It is better to begin treatment in the prodromal period, until the first symptoms of the disease appear. In severe stages of the disease, the dose is recommended to increase in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. Treatment stops a few days after all symptoms disappear. A repeated course is carried out as necessary.
Fosprenil for pigeons has the following dosage: 1 ml / 1 l of water, for 5 days. In severe cases, an injection into the pectoral muscle (0.1 ml one time per day). The course of treatment is 5 days.
For dogs, the daily dose is up to 0.8 ml. A single dose of 0.2 ml. In case of plague of fruit-eating, the agent is administered for at least 14 days, even with the complete disappearance of symptoms. Course duration can be increased up to 30 days, but only if necessary.
Proper diet and feeding is an important component in growing broilers, goslings, quails, calves, cows, rabbits, pigs, cattle.
Fosprenil is used to treat cats in the following dosage: 0.2 ml once a day, diluted in water. Daily dose - 1.2 ml. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
In order to prevent the drug is used at the rate of 0.05 ml per 1 kg of weight.
Treatment course for each animal:
- pig - 15 days;
- horse - 14 days;
- mink - 15 days.
To reduce the incidence it is recommended in the first month of life of the animal to enter 0.05 ml per 1 kg of weight. The duration of treatment is up to 20 days.
Fur animals are given a substance mixed with food, once a day for 30 days.
Fosprenil for the treatment of chickens is used in the following dosage: 0.1 ml / 1 l of water. The course of treatment is a week.
Important! Do not allow omissions of drug administration, as this leads to a decrease in efficiency.
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Special instructions and measures for personal prevention
Gloves, goggles and a respirator should be used when handling the substance. It is forbidden to eat, drink and smoke while working with medicine. After treatment, hands and face should be thoroughly washed with soap and rinsed mouth with running water several times.
People with hypersensitivity to the components should be especially careful when working with Fosprenil, in case of an allergic reaction, immediately consult a doctor.
Products used in food without special restrictions.
Do not use the package from under the medication for domestic purposes.
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Contraindications and possible side effects
With proper observance of the dosage of Fospril, no side effects are observed, no cases of overdose have been recorded.
The substance is contraindicated in animals that have an increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Important! If signs of allergy appear, discontinue immediately and prescribe an antihistamine.
Term and storage conditions
Fosprenil has the following storage conditions:
- keep the medicine in a sealed package;
- store separately from food and feed in a dry, inaccessible place;
- sun rays must not be allowed to enter;
- temperature - up to 25 ° C;
- shelf life - 2 years.
"Fosprenil" is actively used by many breeders, as it is he who effectively fights against diseases, without disturbing the animal's immune system.
