Anti-parasitic treatment is an integral part of pet and farm animal care. The term "anthelmintic agent" is often applied to preparations that are used to remove intestinal parasitic worms. The drug "Alben" is a synthetic pill for worms of dogs, cats and farm animals. The drug is widely used in veterinary medicine and is usually administered orally. Antihelmintic affects infections caused by parasitic worms (helminths). The drug causes contraction and spastic paralysis, as well as damages the membranes of the helminth. This applies to flatworms, such as flukes and tapeworms, as well as roundworms (nematodes).
"Alben": composition and release form
To begin, consider the key characteristics of the drug "Alben", its composition and release form.
In the role of the active substance, the drug contains 20% albendazole and secondary elements. It is produced in the form of granules and tablets.
“Alben” in granules is put in bags of multi-layer paper, polymer cans or a bucket, in volumes of 0.05, 0.5, and 1 kg, respectively. "Alben" tablets are packed in cardboard containers or in plastic containers (25 and 100 pieces). 
1 tablet "Alben" contains: albendazole - 0.25 g and praziquantel - 0.025 g, as well as secondary elements.
In 1 g of granules "Alben" you can find: albendazole - 0.2 g, as well as secondary elements.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
"Alben" - antihelminthic drug of a wide range of pharmacological action. This anthelmintic is effective against parasitic flatworms and nematodes. Due to the ovocidal effect, the drug reduces the level of land contamination with helminths.
Did you know? "Alben" is not equally effective against all types of worms. Unlike nematodes (roundworms) and trematodes (digenetic flukes), tapeworms do not penetrate into the host tissue. As a result, infection with tapeworms is generally easier to treat than infections caused by worms penetrating host tissues.The drug affects the nervous system of the parasite, inhibits the absorption of glucose by the helminth and, therefore, blocks the production of energy.
As a result, the parasite has spastic muscle paralysis. This process leads to the death of parasitic worms, as well as their removal from the body of the animal. Most of the drug is not absorbed from the intestines.
The following are indications for use "Alben" for farm animals (pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and birds):
- gastrointestinal helminths (nematodirosis, strongyloidosis, hemonhoz, ascaridiasis, bunostomiasis, hetercidosis, habertiosis, trichocephaliasis, esophagostomiasis, trichostrongylosis, cooperiosis, ostertagiasis, parascariosis);
- pulmonary helminths (mulleriosis, dictiocaulosis, metastrongylosis, protostrongylosis);
- cestodose (moniesiosis);
- trematodosy (dicroceliosis, fascioliasis).
Drug benefits
The drug "Alben" has the following advantages:
- a wide range of anthelmintic (antihelminthic) effects;
- high performance;
- single use;
- reduction of land contamination;
- usability.
Important! Before group treatment and preventive measures, each batch of the drug is pre-tested on a small group of animals. In the absence of complications for 3 days, you can begin deworming the entire population.
Instructions: dose and method of use
"Alben" is used for animals in the following doses:
- Agricultural mammals are released at 7 mg per 1 kilogram, which corresponds to 3 g of the drug in granules per 80 kg of weight or 1 tablet per 46-48 kg.
- How and in what doses to give "Alben" to piglets also depends on the weight of the animal. At 1 kg of mass, 10 mg of the drug is required, which corresponds to 1 tablet per 36-38 kg of live weight or 4 g of granules per 80 kg of pig.
- Sheep and goats are prescribed 4 mg per 1 kg of weight, which corresponds to 2 g of granules per 80 kg of weight or 1 tablet per 30-35 kg.
- Horses are released at 7 mg per 1 kg of weight. The dose corresponds to 4 g of granules per 80 kg of horse weight or 1 tablet per 40-48 kg.
- "Alben" for chickens and other birds is prescribed at 9 mg per 1 kg of weight, which corresponds to 0.4 g of pellets per 10 kg or 1 tablet per 30-38 kg of poultry weight.
Consider also the use of "Albena" for the treatment of the worms of our pets (detailed instructions and dosage for dogs and cats may vary depending on each individual case). Both dogs and cats are prescribed a single dose of the medicine (one tablet per 5 kg of weight).Tablets or granules are prescribed to animals without prior dieting and once. Antigelmintik enter them in two ways:
- orally (placed on the root of the tongue);
- in crushed form, mixed with saturated food.
Important! With mass deworming, it is important to ensure that each animal has free access to feed with medicine.For pigs, goats and sheep, the desired dose of anthelmintic is added to 150-200 g of feed. "Alben" for birds (chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, pigeons) is bred in 50 g of feed. Received drug collection must be filled in a day nursery with food for a group of 10 to 100 heads.
special instructions
The slaughter of farm animals for meat is allowed only after 7-14 days after treatment and preventive measures. Milk of animals is allowed to be eaten not earlier than 4 days after medical procedures. The bird's egg can be eaten 4 days after the attack of worms. Meat, milk and eggs obtained before the end of the required time, it is forbidden to eat. However, these products can be used as food for carnivores. 
Precautionary measures
When working with any drug for animals, certain preventive measures are provided. When conducting deworming with the use of the specified drug, it is necessary to adhere to the basic rules of personal hygiene and safety. So, in the process of working with the drug, avoid smoking, drinking alcohol or eating. After completing the work, do not forget to wash your hands with warm water and soap.
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Contraindications and side effect
Numerous positive reviews of the drug guarantee the effectiveness and safety of its use. However, "Alben" is not recommended for use in such a period; females in the first half of pregnancy; milked or malnourished animals; as well as individuals suffering from infectious diseases; with acute fascioliasis.
Did you know? Treatment for roundworms is complicated by the fact that some worms live in the blood, lymphatic and other tissues and, therefore, require the use of drugs that are absorbed from the intestinal tract and penetrate into the tissue. Other parasites are found exclusively in the intestines (intestinal nematodes). Funds used to treat infections are absorbed from the intestinal tract. When using these drugs can manifest tsevere allergic reaction or fever."Alben" must be used strictly according to the instructions, trying to avoid overdose. At observance of the norm specified by the producer, side effects or complications are not observed.
Terms and conditions of storage
To ensure optimal storage conditions, the product should preferably be kept in a room specially designed for such facilities (any dry and dark room will do). Store the medicine in its original packaging, away from feed. Storage temperature should not exceed + 25 ° С. Shelf life "Albena" is 2 years.
Important! The description of the product presented in this review is an augmented and simplified version of the official annotation to the drug. The material is provided for informational purposes only and is not an instruction for independent use. Before using the product, you should consult a specialist and familiarize yourself with the guidelines approved by the manufacturer.Thus, "Alben" is a popular and effective antiparasitic agent for animals, requiring strict adherence to the instructions for use. If your pets have worms with worms, contact your veterinarian!
