Ascarzin (Vet) Powder
Generic Name: Piperazine citrate BP
Therapeutic Category : Anthelmentic
10 x 10 gm & 1 x 100 gm sachet.
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- Composition
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Each gm powder contains Piperazine Citrate BP 1 gm.
- Mode of action
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When exposed to Piperazine, worms suffer from hyperpolarization of their muscles which produces a reversible paralysis that prevents them from maintaining their position in the host’s gut and they are voided with the feces.
- Indications
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It is used in infestations caused by nematodes sensitive to piperazine, namely Ascaris, & Trichuris. It is safely active against all adult forms as well as against some evolutive stages of worms where it is found to be a drug of first choice.
- Dosage Administration
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Route of Administration: For oral use only.
Dosage: 10 gm powder in 6-8 liter of drinking water or 3.5 kg feed.
Number of poultry: 100 chicken (4-6 weeks) or 50-60 pullet (10 weeks) or 20-30 layers.
Ascarzin (Vet) Powder can be mixed properly with any kind of dry & liquid food.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.
- Side Effects
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Common Side effects: Piperazine is very safe to use, the only occasional side effects are emesis and softening of the feces.
Rare side effects: Not known.
- Precautions
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Food and drinking water should be stopped before 12 hours of administration of the piperazin.
- Contraindications
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It is contra-indicated in poultry & animals with known hypersensitivity to active ingredients or renal failure.
- Pregnancy Lactation
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Can be used in Pregnancy, lactating animal & laying birds.
- Withdrawal Period
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Meat- 3 days.
Egg- 2 days.
- Drug Interaction
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With Medicine: Concurrent use of piperazine & laxative may reduce the activity of piperazine.
With Feed & Other: Not known.
- Storage
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Store below 30ºC temperature & dry place, protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
- Pack Size
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10 x 10 gm & 1 x 100 gm sachet.