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For urological problems, cats are often prescribed the herbal drug “Stop Cystitis”. Its use is justified in the treatment of cystitis, urolithiasis and other diseases. The product has a useful spectrum of action, a small list of contraindications and negative consequences. The dosage, regimen, and compatibility with other medications are determined by the instructions for use.
Composition and properties of the drug
Stop Cystitis tablets for cats are made in the form of round pills weighing 120 mg, which are coated with a green coating. Each of them includes:
- nitroxoline – 12.5 mg;
- drotaverine hydrochloride – 10 mg;
- knotweed extract – 10 mg;
- horsetail extract – 10 mg;
- nettle leaf extract – 10 mg;
- licorice root extract – 10 mg;
- birch leaf extract – 10 mg;
- lingonberry leaf extract – 10 mg.
As excipients, Stop Cystitis tablets for cats contain carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium starch glycolate, calcium stearate and Opadry shell.
The drug is packaged in 15 or 20 tablets in polymer jars with plastic lids with first-opening control, which are placed in an individual cardboard box with instructions.
Stop Cystitis tablets for cats are stored away from feed and food, in a dry, dark place inaccessible to children at a temperature of -10°C to +25°C. If all conditions are met, the shelf life of the drug is 3 years from the date of release.
Analogues of stopcystitis
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//data-ad-slot=”2475549904″ $ads_google = empty($ads_google) ? false : true; ?> if ($ads_google == false) {?> $ads_google = true; ?> } ?> The multicomponent composition is usually positively perceived by cats, and the drug itself is not an expensive shortage. But in some cases there is a need to find a worthy and suitable analogue. The following are suitable replacements for Stop Cystitis for cats:
- Divopride. The contents of the tablets consist of artichoke and milk thistle extracts.
- Kotervin. Urological drops, the formula of which is based on extracts of cinquefoil, horsetail, knotweed and kidneyweed.
- Healthy kidneys. The pills contain extracts of barberry, birch buds, horsetail, and dandelion.
- Urolex. Drops, the biological complex of which is composed of extractive substances of birch, bearberry, and goldenrod.
- Furagin. The medicine contains the compound nitrofuran, which has an antiseptic effect.
IMPORTANT!
It is recommended to choose an analogue for treatment after consulting with your veterinarian.
Indications for use and principle of action
Nitroxoline, which is part of Stop Cystitis tablets for cats, is a derivative of 8-hydroxyquinoline. It is active against many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, as well as some fungi that cause urinary tract infections (Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Corynebacterium spp., Ureaplasma urealyticum and Staphylococcus spp.). After oral administration, nitroxoline is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and excreted unchanged by the kidneys.
Drotaverine hydrochloride has long-term vasodilating, myotropic and antispasmodic effects. It relieves spasms of smooth muscles of the urinary tract and bladder tenesmus. 45–60 minutes after oral administration, the maximum concentration of drotaverine hydrochloride is reached in the blood serum. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted from the body in the form of metabolites within 72 hours, 50% in feces and 30% in urine.
Biologically active components of medicinal plants (mineral compounds, vitamins, tannins, essential oils and flavonoids) promote the removal of stones in urolithiasis and have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic and antiseptic properties.
In terms of the degree of effect on the body, Stop Cystitis tablets for cats belong to class 4 and are considered low-hazard. In recommended doses they do not have a sensitizing or local irritating effect.
The drug is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis, acute and chronic inflammatory and infectious pathologies of the urinary tract (urethritis, pyelonephritis and cystitis), to prevent infections after diagnostic procedures and after operations to remove urinary stones.
Reviews from veterinarians about stop cystitis for cats
Owners of fluffy cats, when they suspect cystitis or stones in the bladder, often begin to treat their pets with Stop Cystitis, without trying to diagnose the disease in the clinic. However, veterinarians do not recommend self-treatment of urological problems. Experts warn that any medicinal plants require proper use. They confidently state that in some cases, taking Stop-cystit alone without antibiotic support is ineffective.
Instructions for use
Stop-cystitis is fed to cats along with food or forcibly injected into the root of the tongue. For therapeutic purposes, tablets are given twice a day, for prevention - once a day. The duration of the course of treatment is 5–7 days, but can be adjusted by the veterinarian depending on the course of the disease and the condition of the cat. The dosage of Stop Cystitis in tablets is determined taking into account the weight of the animal:
- cats weighing up to 5 kg – 1 tablet;
- cats weighing over 5 kg – 1 ½ tablets.
Contraindications to the use of the drug are:
- individual intolerance to components;
- acute heart and liver failure.
Interesting! Pregnant and lactating cats are given Stop Cystitis tablets only after consultation with a veterinarian.
When using the drug in recommended doses, cats usually do not experience complications or side effects. When first administered, animals may experience increased salivation. In rare cases, cats experience allergic reactions that require discontinuation of the drug.
Stop Cystitis tablets for cats cannot be used simultaneously with medications that contain hydroxyquinolines and their derivatives.
Side effects
According to GOST 12.1.07-76, Stop-cystitis is classified as hazard class IV according to the degree of negative impact on health. This group includes substances that are low-hazard to the body. In the recommended dosage, the encapsulated and liquid herbal medicine does not have any significant side effects on the cat’s body.
During clinical trials, no obvious side effects were recorded when the therapeutic amount of the drug was exceeded. It is only noted that after the first dose the cat may have strong salivation. If a cat exhibits allergic symptoms after the first or subsequent uses of the drug, it is necessary to stop the course and consult a veterinarian.
Information about the drug
Stop Cystitis Bio is a suspension whose color varies from pale brown to dark brown. The drug is made on the basis of dry herbal extracts and contains:
- Canadian goldenrod – 5 mg/ml;
- common barberry – 5 mg/ml;
- club moss – 5 mg/ml;
- licorice root – 5 mg/ml;
- birch leaves – 5 mg/ml;
- lingonberry leaves – 5 mg/ml;
- nettle leaves – 5 mg/ml;
- horsetail – 5 mg/ml;
- knotweed – 5 mg/ml.
The drug contains as excipients:
- glycerin – 280 mg/ml;
- sodium benzoate – 1.5 mg/ml;
- potassium sorbate – 1.5 mg/ml;
- purified water no more than 1 ml.
The drug contains no less than 0.4% tannins (in terms of tannin) and no less than 0.04% flavonoids (in terms of rutin).
Stop-cystitis Bio is packaged in 30, 50, 100 and 150 ml in labeled polymer bottles with screw-on plastic caps and packaged in a separate cardboard box along with a dosing syringe and instructions.
Stop Cystitis Bio is stored at a temperature of 0–25°C in a dry, dark place, out of reach of children and away from feed and food. The shelf life of the drug is 2 years from the date of release.
Indications for use and biological properties
Extracts of barberry, lingonberry, licorice and nettle, which are part of Stop Cystitis Bio, have antispasmodic and diuretic effects and help reduce stone formation in the urinary tract and kidneys. Goldenrod and club moss have diuretic and antiseptic properties. Polygonum herb, horsetail extract and birch leaves increase diuresis, remove excess chlorine and sodium ions in the urine and prevent the formation of stones.
Stop Cystitis Bio is prescribed to cats to normalize the functioning of the urinary system, as well as in combination with medications for urolithiasis, urological syndrome and after operations to remove urinary stones.
Application procedure
Stop Cystitis Bio is given to cats twice a day for 10–14 days along with a small amount of food or using a dispenser syringe on the root of the tongue. A single dose is determined taking into account weight:
- cats weighing less than 5 kg – 2 ml;
- cats weighing over 5 kg – 3 ml.
Interesting! During storage, sediment may appear at the bottom of the bottle. Therefore, shake it thoroughly before use.
There are no contraindications to taking Stop Cystitis Bio for cats. There were also no complications or side effects associated with the use of the drug.
Interaction with other drugs
Both tablets and Bio suspension can be used in conjunction with any veterinary drugs. Stop Cystitis is also compatible with any feed and feed additives. Moreover, Stop-cystitis in any dosage form is best used in complex therapy.
I have friends whose pet suffered from urolithiasis. The family had no money for veterinarian services or for the purchase of medicines. At the moment when the cat became very ill (he no longer got up, urinated under himself with blood and did not eat anything), the owners bought Stop Cystitis. Of course, one medicine in this case was not enough, but people were sure otherwise. Unfortunately, the cat is now on the rainbow bridge.
Some cat owners are faced with the problem of the lack of the required form of the drug in pharmacies. If your veterinary pharmacy does not have Stop Cystitis tablets (and they were prescribed), you can purchase the Bio suspension and separately antibacterial and/or antimicrobial agents (consult your veterinarian).
Stop cystitis in any dosage form can be combined with any medications and feeds
General information
These are chewable tablets of a light brown color with inclusions. They are flat-cylindrical in shape with a cross-shaped mark and a chamfer. Each weighs 500 mg and contains:
- methionine – 90-110 mg;
- L-theanine – 22.5–27.5 mg;
- dry lingonberry leaf extract – 22.5–27.5 mg;
- dry cranberry extract – 22.5–27.5 mg;
- tryptophan – 4.5–5.5 mg;
- brewer's yeast autolysate – 9–11 mg.
Each tablet contains the following as excipients:
- lactose – 54–66 mg;
- flavor enhancer C'SENS 9P – 45–55 mg;
- copovidone – 27–33 mg;
- crospovidone – 18-22 mg;
- “Liver” flavoring – 4.5–5.5 mg;
- calcium stearate – 2.25–2.75 mg;
- talc – 2.25–2.75 mg;
- microcrystalline cellulose – 126–154 mg.
Stop Cystitis Plus for cats is packaged in 10 chewable tablets in blisters or 30 and 40 pieces in polymer jars with lids, with first opening control. Blisters of 3 or 4 pieces are placed in cardboard packs, cans are packed in individual boxes.
Store Stop Cystitis Plus for cats at a temperature of 0–25°C and a humidity level not exceeding 65%, in a dark place and away from children. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of production.
Biological properties
Stop Cystitis Plus for cats is prescribed to normalize the functioning of the urinary system, reduce the risk of possible seasonal relapses of urinary tract diseases, in the postoperative period after stone removal and in combination with other drugs for bacterial urinary tract infections, idiopathic cystitis, urolithiasis and urological syndrome.
Tryptophan and L-theanine, which are contained in the drug, promote relaxation, restore physiological diuresis and reduce anxiety. Methionine shifts the pH value of urine to the acidic side and reduces the risk of struvite formation. Lingonberry and cranberry extracts have an anti-inflammatory effect. Yeast autolysate serves as a source of biologically active substances that are necessary for the full functioning of the body.
Side effects and contraindications
The only contraindication to the use of the suspension is intolerance to the components of the drug. When the medicine is used correctly, there are no side effects. In rare cases, signs of an allergic reaction may appear. In this case, the use of the medicine should be stopped, and it is recommended to show the cat to a veterinarian.
Contraindications to the use of tablets:
- acute heart failure;
- liver failure;
- increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.
When using the tablets for the first time, your cat's salivation may increase. As a rule, this symptom goes away spontaneously.
