Product Description
Composition
Each gram contains Piperazine Citrate USP 1 g.
Pharmacology
Peravet (Piperazine Citrate) is an anthelmintic drug & used for the treatment of parasitic infestations in poultry & livestock. It is active against adult forms as well as some evolutive stages of worms. Peravet (Piperazine Citrate) paralyzes the parasites,which are then expelled from the intestines by peristaltic
movements.
Indications
Poultry: Peravet (Piperazine) is used for the treatment of
infestation caused by round worm such as Ascaridia galli,
Heterakis gallinarum, Syngamus trachea etc.Cattle, Buffalo, Horse, Sheep, Goat, Dog & Cat: Peravet (Piperazine) is used for the treatment of infestation caused by round worm.
Dosage & Administration
Route of administration: For oral administration only.
Poultry: 1 g/Litre drinking water.
Cattle, Buffalo & Horse: 1-2 g/10 kg body weight.
Sheep & Goat: 3-5 g/10 kg body weight.
Dog & Cat: 110-220 mg/kg body weight.
Or as directed by registered Veterinary physician.
Contraindication
Contraindicated to birds/animals hypersensitive to Piperazine.
Warning & Precaution
Food and drinking water should be stopped before 12 hours of
administration of the drug.
Side Effects
Common: Diarrhea, emesis, ataxia & softening of feces.
Uncommon: Not known.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnant animals: Peravet (Piperazine) is safe to use in
pregnant animals. Lactating animals: Not known. However, risk
& necessity should be considered during administration of this
medicine in pregnant animals.
Drug Interaction
Laxative: Concurrent use of piperazine & laxative may reduce
the activity of piperazine. Pyrantel/morantel: Piperazine and
pyrantel/morantel have antagonistic effects and should not be
used together.
Overdose
Acute massive overdose can lead to paralysis and death.
Symptomatic & supportive treatment is advised.
Withdrawal Time
Poultry: Meat- Meat must not be consumed up to 2 days after
administration of this medicine. Egg- Egg must not be consumed
up to 2 days after administration of this medicine.
Livestock: Meat- Meat must not be consumed up to 1.5 days
after administration of this medicine. Milk- Milk must not be
consumed up to 1 day after administration of this medicine.
Storage
Store below 30° C and dry place, protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Packing
10x10 g & 100 g sachet.
