Toltrazuril
Nota anche come: Baycox, Bay-Vi-9142, Procox
> **Safety Warning:** Avoid direct contact with this medication. The manufacturer recommends wearing synthetic rubber gloves when handling the 2.5% solution. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after use. - Administer exactly as directed by your veterinarian. - If diluting the medication in drinking water, discard any medicated water that is not consumed within 24 hours.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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What it is used for
- Enteroepithelial cycle of toxoplasmosis (oocyst shedding)
- Coccidiosis
- Coccidiosis
- Isospora spp.
- Ovine coccidiosis (Eimeria ovinoidalis)
- Coccidiosis in raptors
- Parasitism in Bearded Dragons
- Coccidiosis (Cystoisosporosis) prevention
- Coccidiosis
- Isospora spp. infections
- Coccidiosis
- Isospora spp. / Hepatozoon canis
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Generally well tolerated in birds
- Potential gastrointestinal upset in mammals
- Blisters on nose and mouth (extrapolated from ponazuril use in horses)
- Rash or hives (extrapolated from ponazuril use in horses)
- Mild diarrhoea
- Vomiting
Cautions & contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to toltrazuril or other triazinone antiprotozoals (e.g., ponazuril, diclazuril)
- Puppies or kittens < 2 weeks of age
- Animals weighing < 0.4 kg
- Use with caution in pregnant or lactating animals, as no reproductive or nursing safety information is available; weigh potential risks versus benefits. The principle metabolite persists in the environment and can contaminate groundwater, though the risk is considered minimal when used in companion animals.
Drug interactions
- Emodepside: Frequently formulated together; no negative interactions known between the two, but refer to emodepside monograph for its specific interactions.
Domande frequenti
What is Toltrazuril used for in pets?
> Safety Warning: Avoid direct contact with this medication. The manufacturer recommends wearing synthetic rubber gloves when handling the 2.5% solution. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after use. - Administer exactly as directed by your veterinarian. - If diluting the medication in drinking water, discard any medicated water that is not consumed within 24 hours.
Is Toltrazuril safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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