Expiration date: 01/2025
Diarkan - a briquette (in the form of a sugar cube) for oral use for the treatment of enteritis of bacterial etiology in dogs and cats. In appearance, the Diarkan is a sugar cube with a dividing groove in the middle of a light pink color.
STRUCTURE
Diarkan as active substances in 1 briquette contains: sulfaguanidine - 300 mg, benzonaphthol - 100 mg and ratania extract - 50 mg, and as an auxiliary substance sucrose-up to 8 g.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Diarkan refers to combined antibacterial drugs. Sulfaguanidine, which is part of the drug, has antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and salmonella, like other sulfonamides, is a competitive antagonist of paraaminobenzoic acid, prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, which in turn disrupts the formation of purine and pyrimidine bases.
With oral administration, sulfaguanidine is practically not absorbed, creating high bacteriostatic concentrations in the intestine. It is excreted from the body mostly unchanged with feces.
Benzonaphthol breaks down in the intestine into benzoic acid and-naphthol, which have an antiseptic effect, are excreted in the urine and feces.
The extract of the medicinal plant ratania has an enveloping effect and prevents the absorption of toxins into the blood.
According to the degree of exposure to the body, Diarkan belongs to low-hazard substances (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76).
PURPOSE
Diarkan is used in dogs and cats for the treatment of enteritis of bacterial etiology caused by microorganisms sensitive to sulfaguanidine and benzonaphthol.
DOSAGE AND APPLICATION
Diarkan is prescribed to animals 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours, in severe cases of the disease - 3 times a day with an interval of 8 hours for 3-5 days in the following doses.
Cats and dwarf dogs (1-5 kg) - 0.5 sugar cubes per reception Small dogs(5-15 kg) 1 sugar cube per reception Medium dogs (15-30 kg) 1.5 sugar cubes per reception. Large dogs (30 kgi above) 2 sugar cubes per reception.
Sugar cube is added to food or drinking water, dogs are fed from the owner's hand. To prevent crystalluria during the use of the drug, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, for this the animal should be provided with free access to water.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
With an overdose of the drug, symptoms of impaired gastrointestinal function (vomiting, diarrhea) may occur. In this case, gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment are recommended.
The features of the drug's action during its first use and cancellation were not revealed.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Diarkan is contraindicated for use in severe violations of kidney and liver function, urolithiasis, pregnancy, hypersensitivity to sulfonamide preparations, as well as puppies and kittens in the suckling period and weighing less than 1 kg.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects and complications when using the drug in accordance with this instruction, as a rule, are not observed. Some animals may have crystalluria, vomiting, allergic reactions in the form of urticaria or dermatitis. In this case, the use of the drug is discontinued and the animal is prescribed antihistamines and symptomatic therapy.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE
Store the medicinal product in the closed packaging of the manufacturer in a dry, protected from light place, separate from food and feed, at a temperature from 0° C to 25° C.
The shelf life of the medicinal product, subject to storage conditions, is 5 years from the date of production.
PACKAGING
Diarkan is produced packaged in 8 briquettes in hermetically sealed plastic blisters, packed in cardboard boxes together with the instructions for use.
