Azinox Plus for dogs

Azinox Plus for dogs is a modern anthelmintic medication used to treat and prevent tapeworms, roundworms, and other parasites in animals.

Active ingredients

The active ingredients in this medicine are praziquantel and pyrantel Pamoate. Thanks to these components, it is possible to destroy virtually all types of helminths.

The active ingredients are slowly absorbed into the intestinal system, ensuring prolonged action against helminths in the animal's body. Excipients include lactose and starch.

Azinox is available in tablet form, packaged in three or six pieces.

Main indications

The drug is intended for the treatment of the following types of helminthiasis:

• toxocariasis;
• echinoctosis;
• schistosomiasis;
• Uncinaria and so on.

This product is effective not only in eliminating adult helminths but also in destroying their larvae and eggs. Moreover, Azinox has a positive effect at any stage of the disease's development, even in cases of severe intoxication.

Instructions for use

To ensure the medication is truly effective for your pet, it's important to follow the specific instructions for administration. Azinox Plus for dogs can be given to animals aged three weeks and older. The tablets are taken once daily, preferably in the morning.

For convenience, the tablet can be crushed and added to food or drinking water. The optimal dosage is one tablet per 10 kg of dog weight. So, if your pet weighs 5 kg, they should take half a tablet.

For preventative purposes, the medication is administered every two months, but it can also be taken quarterly, depending on a specialist's recommendation. For therapeutic purposes, the tablet is taken immediately after helminths are detected.

For dogs living in rural areas and in contact with livestock, the medication should be administered monthly from May to November. This will ensure reliable helminthiasis prevention.

Current recommendations for use and dosage

Azinox Plus for dogs is typically administered orally, either in the morning with a small amount of food or by force. Dosage:1 tablet per 10 kg of live weightThis is important not only for treatment accuracy but also for owner convenience. For small dogs (under 5–7 kg), manufacturers and practicing veterinarians recommend crushing the tablet and administering it as a suspension—1 ml per 1 kg of body weight (dissolved in water). This approach allows for more precise dosing, which is especially important for puppies and small breeds.

A follow-up appointment is not required, onlyone-time, except in cases where there are medical indications for repeat deworming after 2–3 weeks. However, as a preventative measure, dogs are treated according to recommendationsquarterly— up to 4 times a year, and in high-risk areas (in summer, in farm conditions) — every 30–45 days from December to April and every 30 days from May to November.

Contraindications to treatment and side effects

If the medication instructions are followed, no side effects are observed. If your dog is hypersensitive to the active or auxiliary components of the medication, an allergic reaction may occur. In this case, it is recommended to discontinue use and consult a specialist for a different medication.

Please note: Azinox Plus is contraindicated for dogs during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in the first ten days after giving birth.

In all other cases, you can safely offer it to your pet: the product is compatible with other medications without affecting their effectiveness or safety.

Azinox Plus is a low-toxicity drug classified as hazard class 4. When used at the recommended dosage, it does not cause embryotoxic, teratogenic, or sensitizing effects. However, there are a few caveats to consider:

• A small number of animals may experience allergic reactions, including itching, rash, or gastrointestinal upset. In such cases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian.

• If symptoms of overdose develop (excessive drowsiness, motor disturbances, weakness), symptomatic care and observation are required.

• Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the components, puppies under 3 weeks of age, pregnant or lactating bitches (especially in the first 10 days after birth).

Compatibility with other drugs and features of use

Azinox Plus should not be used simultaneously with medications containing piperazine or cholinesterase inhibitors, as this may reduce effectiveness or cause adverse reactions.

It is also important to consider the potential strain on the liver and kidneys in severe conditions. If these are present, it is worth consulting a veterinarian first and, if necessary, undergoing tests.

Storage and disposal conditions

The medication is packaged in blisters (3 or 6 tablets) in a cardboard box with instructions. Store at 0–25°C, in a dry, dark place, away from food and other foods, and out of the reach of children and animals. The shelf life is approximately 3 years. After opening, unused tablets can be stored in the blister for up to 3 months.

Disposal - as with medicinal products: do not throw in the trash, preferably return to the pharmacy or hand over in accordance with medical waste management regulations.

Cost of the drug

One of the advantages of this anthelmintic medication is its affordable price. Three tablets will cost you approximately 80 rubles, while six tablets are slightly more expensive.

The price of Azinox Plus for dogs depends on the following factors:

• Number of tablets in the package.
• Pharmacy pricing policy.
• The locality where you live.

Overdose

Exceeding the recommended dosage may cause nausea and vomiting in dogs, as well as bowel problems such as diarrhea or constipation. In some cases, allergic reactions may occur. If these symptoms persist, consult a veterinarian. To avoid any unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to read the instructions for the medication before use.

Combination with other medications

It combines well with antibiotics, antiviral medications, antidiabetic drugs, and various dietary supplements. These medications do not affect the effectiveness of Azinox, and this also applies vice versa.

It is not recommended to take Azinox Plus simultaneously with other anthelmintic drugs, otherwise an overdose is possible.

The main advantages of the drug

Azinox Plus has the following advantages, which make it extremely popular among pet owners:

1. The product is completely safe and suitable for dogs of various breeds and sizes, as well as for weakened animals and puppies.
2. The drug is well tolerated by pets and only in rare cases causes allergic reactions.
3. The affordable cost of the tablets allows them to be purchased quarterly to ensure effective prevention of helminth infection.
4. It is not necessary to follow a specific starvation diet or offer your pet laxatives before use.
5. The tablets have a neutral taste, which means they can be offered to the animal whole or crushed into food – dogs readily accept the medicine.
6. There is no need to take the tablets in a course: it is enough to offer them to the animal once and wait for the positive effect to occur.
7. Azinox can be purchased at any animal pharmacy or veterinary clinic.

The only drawback of the drug is that it cannot be administered to newborn puppies; however, in most cases, such individuals do not develop helminths with proper care.

Why owners choose Azinox Plus

The tablets have a meat flavor and aroma, making them much easier to take. Suitable for dogs of all breeds and ages, starting from three weeks of age. Effective against most common helminths:

• roundworms: toxocara, hookworm, uncinaria;

• tapeworms: echinococci, dipylidium, taenia, mesocestoids, etc.

When should you definitely use it?

• Before vaccination, a clean gastrointestinal tract increases the effectiveness of vaccines.

• With regular contact with soil, fleas, other animals and in rural areas.

• During pregnancy - 3 weeks before delivery and again 2-3 weeks later.

• For children in the house, timely deworming reduces the risk of human infection.

Table: A quick overview

Pet owner reviews

In most cases, Azinox Plus has only positive reviews. Here's some information from dog owners themselves:

Irina:

"My Doberman recently had worms in his stool. I was alarmed, as nothing like this had ever happened before. We immediately contacted the vet, and he recommended Azinox Plus. I was pleased not only with its low cost but also with its effectiveness: I dissolved the tablet in water and didn't have to coax him into taking it. Within a few days, everything was gone."

Victor:

"We live in a private house, and my dog ​​ended up getting infected by another animal. He was allergic to the previous deworming medication, so we had to go to the veterinarian and ask a specialist for advice. The vet recommended Azinox Plus, assuring us that there would be no allergic reaction and that it was completely safe, even for weakened animals. Everything went smoothly: the dog took the pill with food, and within a couple of days, the worms in his stool decreased, and then disappeared completely. From now on, we will always give Azinox as a preventative measure to prevent such unpleasant situations from occurring again. It's a shame we didn't know about this medication sooner."

Svetlana Anatolyevna:

"I always care about my pet, so we regularly undergo deworming treatments for prevention. However, the medication we always used has become so expensive, I can't afford it anymore. A friend recommended Azinox as an inexpensive and accessible alternative. The results have been amazing: he's been worm-free for a whole year, and all it takes is half a tablet."

As you can see, customers note in their reviews the affordable price, high effectiveness, and safety of the drug. Some negative reviews are related to incorrect calculations of the animal's weight and the dosage (overdosing can cause side effects). Therefore, when determining the dosage, it's important to weigh the dog or have a specialist calculate the dosage.

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