Stop cystitis for dogs is released by the Russian veterinary and pharmaceutical company Apitsenna. The previous name until 2018 is Api-San. The drug is prescribed to support and treat the urinary tract.
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Composition of tablets and suspensions
For dogs, 2 forms of Stop cystitis are produced:
- 200 mg round tablets with a green shell are packaged in blisters or vials, then packaged in boxes.
- The brown suspension is available in bottles with a volume of 30 to 150 ml, sold in boxes with a syringe dispenser. During storage, the suspension exfoliates, a precipitate precipitates; these phenomena do not affect the pharmacological properties.
The tablets contain two active components - nitroxoline antimicrobial action and antispasmodic drotaverine.
The composition is supplemented by plant extracts:
- knotweed;
- horsetail;
- nettles;
- birches;
- lingonberries;
- licorice;
- juniper.
Suspension Stop cystitis BIO consists only of plant components: it contains the same extracts as tablets, an extract of barberry, Canadian goldenrod, club-shaped clown. The medication is completely absorbed, excreted in the urine, feces within 72 hours.
Indications for Stop Cystitis for dogs
The following pharmacological properties are noted in the components of the drug:
- Nitroxoline stops the growth and spread of pathogens, inhibits the vital activity of staphylococci, corynebacteria, Escherichia, salmonella, the intracellular parasite of ureaplasma, individual fungi.
- Drotaverin dilates blood vessels, relaxes muscle fibers, relieves cramps, pain, reduces the frequency of urination.
- The complex of medicinal plants contains flavonoids, tannins, essential oils, minerals. Active substances reduce inflammation, disinfect, stimulate the outflow of urine, remove phosphates, oxalates, prevent the deposition of sand, stones in the urinary tract.
Stop cystitis tablets are prescribed to support the genitourinary tract and treatment:
- urethritis;
- cystitis;
- urocystitis;
- pyelonephritis;
- glomerulonephritis;
- ICD - urolithiasis.
The drug is prescribed to animals after surgery to remove stones, before cystoscopy, catheterization to prevent infection. The suspension is prescribed as a dietary supplement with a tendency to inflammation of the genitourinary organs, the formation of stones. For therapeutic purposes, they include in complex therapy along with other means.
Instructions for use and dosage
Stop cystitis is taken in courses, the duration is determined by the veterinarian according to the well-being of the animal, the severity of the disease. Dosage depends on the form of the medicine.
Pills
During treatment, tablets are given 2 times a day in the morning and in the evening, for prevention - at a time. The medicine is mixed into the feed or placed at the base of the tongue and keep the mouth closed until swallowing occurs. The dosage depends on the body weight of the animal.
| Dog weight kg | Single dose |
|---|---|
| to 10 | 1 |
| 10–20 | 1,5 |
| 20–30 | 1,5–2 |
| 30–40 | 2–3 |
| 40+ | 3–4 |
In case of an accidental omission, the medicine is continued to be given according to the previous scheme; the dose is not increased. After the first intake, salivation, which occurs spontaneously, sometimes increases. The drug is stored for 3 years at a temperature of plus 10–25 ºC away from sunlight.
Suspension
For prophylactic purposes, the suspension is given 2 times a day for 1-2 weeks. The daily volume is divided into equal parts. Dosage is indicated in the table.
| Dog weight kg | Daily dose, ml | Single dose, ml |
|---|---|---|
| to 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 10–20 | 6 | 2–3 |
| 20–30 | 8 | 3–4 |
| 30–40 | 12 | 4–6 |
| 40+ | 16 | 6–8 |
The medicine is shaken before use until a uniform consistency. Then, the desired volume is drawn into the syringe and poured by the cheek closer to the throat or mixed with semi-liquid food. The suspension is stored in a dark place at a temperature of 0-25ºC for 2 years.
Contraindications and side effects
Stop Cystitis is a low-hazard substance. If you follow the instructions and recommendations of the attending physician, side effects are not detected. Cases of overdose are not recorded. During pregnancy and feeding puppies, the product is given under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Stop cystitis is contraindicated in animals with severe renal failure, liver failure, and sensitivity to the components. If signs of an allergy occur, stop taking cystitis and the dog is given an antihistamine. Then they consult with the veterinarian about replacing with a medicine with a similar therapeutic effect. Stop cystitis tablets for dogs along with antibiotics are used only on the recommendation of a veterinarian.
Similar drugs
The following medicines are prescribed for dogs to support the urinary system:
- Urolex is produced by Agrovetzashchita in the form of drops for oral administration. The preparation contains extracts of bearberry, goldenrod, horsetail, birch leaves, but there are no antimicrobial components in it. Drops act as a diuretic, antispasmodic, disinfectant, slow down the formation of oxalates.
- Kotervin for dogs and cats is produced by the Veda company in the form of tincture of 4 medicinal herbs: stalnik root, mountaineer, kidney and bird horsetail. Biological substances of plants remove oxalates, calculi, soften inflammation, strengthen blood vessels, stimulate urine flow.
- Cyston contains more than two dozen medicinal plants, is available in the form of tablets, is prescribed for the treatment of inflammation of the genitourinary organs with antibiotics, or for the prevention of ICD.
- Furadonin - antimicrobial tablets for humans. Dogs are prescribed for bacterial urinary tract infections confirmed by laboratory analysis. The correct dosage is calculated only by a veterinarian.
Exact analogues Stop cystitis is not released.The tablets successfully combine natural and synthetic components, which helps to cope with the problems of the urinary organs without other drugs. Suspension Stop cystitis prevents the development of diseases. Reviews of dog owners confirm the therapeutic and prophylactic effect of the medication.
