What is Frontcontrol-Wormer used for?
Intestinal worms are an invisible but very real threat to your cat’s health. Their presence can lead to a variety of health issues, ranging from digestive problems to unexplained weight loss, as well as nutritional deficiencies and a general weakening of the body. Fortunately, with Frontcontrol-Wormer, you have an effective and easy-to-administer solution to protect your pet.
This tablet-based dewormer targets both flatworms (Echinococcus, Dipylidium, Taenia) and roundworms (Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina), ensuring complete protection against these common intestinal parasites in cats. It works by neutralizing and eliminating these parasites, ensuring optimal intestinal health for your pet.
Intestinal worms pose a serious threat to cats’ health. An infestation can cause frequent digestive problems, bloating, loss of appetite, anemia, recurrent vomiting, excessive fatigue, or a dull, lackluster coat. In severe cases, worms can cause an intestinal blockage, requiring emergency veterinary care.
Frontcontrol-Wormer works specifically by paralyzing and neutralizing intestinal worms, thanks to its powerful active ingredients. Pyrantel and praziquantel block the parasites’ nervous system, immobilizing them and thus facilitating their natural expulsion through the intestinal tract. This approach ensures rapid and effective elimination of worms, whether they are adults or in the larval stage.
Veterinarians recommend regular use of this dewormer to ensure long-lasting protection. It is recommended to treat kittens starting at 6 weeks of age, then continue on a monthly schedule until 6 months of age. After that, administration every three months ensures continuous protection and significantly reduces the risk of reinfestation.
Nursing queens can safely use this product. Treating the mother helps prevent the transmission of parasites to kittens through nursing. This feature makes Frontcontrol-Wormer an ideal choice for ensuring comprehensive protection for the household, especially if multiple cats share the same living space.
It is also important to note that certain intestinal parasites can be transmitted to humans (zoonoses). Regular deworming significantly reduces the risk of contamination and helps protect the health of household members, especially young children and immunocompromised individuals.
For optimal protection, it is recommended to use Frontcontrol-Wormer in combination with KRKA Anthelmin Multi-Purpose Dewormer for Cats (2 tablets), which targets a broader spectrum of intestinal parasites for enhanced prevention.
How do you use this cat dewormer?
The recommended dosage varies depending on the cat’s weight:
- 1.0–2.0 kg: 0.5 tablet
- 2.1–4.0 kg: 1 tablet
- 4.1–6.0 kg: 1.5 tablets
- 6.1–8.0 kg: 2 tablets
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Precautions
- Do not use simultaneously with compounds from the piperazine family, as this may cause adverse drug interactions.
- Do not administer to kittens younger than 6 weeks, as their bodies are still too immature to tolerate certain active ingredients.
- Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients to avoid any risk of an allergic reaction.
What is its composition?
Active ingredients:
- Pyrantel embonate: 230 mg (equivalent to 79.79 mg of pyrantel)
- Praziquantel: 20 mg
Inactive ingredients:
Core: Corn starch, Microcrystalline cellulose (E 460), Crospovidone, Magnesium stearate (E 572), Anhydrous colloidal silica
Packaging
Box of 2 tablets