two types of interceptor ?

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Last month I ordered some interceptor on-line because it was cheaper than going to the vet again. What I didn't realize is that I order the product from Australia. When It came in I notice i was different than what I got before. The one from the vet contains 23 mg of Milbemycin Oxime. This one from Australia contains 23 mg milbemycin oxime, 228 mg praziquantel. Now when I got this I decided not to use in due to the other unknown med.
Recently I've been battling aefw in one of my tanks, so i decided to use the interceptor spectrum as a dip and a crap load aefw fell of in 60 sec. I waited another few mins and used a turkey baster and a lot more fell off...all are dead.
Has any one else tried the Interceptor Spectrum???

http://www.pets.novartis.com.au/dogs/interceptorSpectrum.html
 
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I've never tried the Interceptor Spectrum. That maybe another thought for in tank treatment for the AEFW for the ones that are battling them.

I also thought about ordering the Interceptor online because it was cheaper. I called my vet and he said bring him a copy of how much and he priced matched it.
 
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I ahve always worried about AEFW. This could be great knowing that this works. So it would kill red bugs and flat worms. Very kool.
 
Regular interceptor does everything mentioned with the exception of tapeworms. I would test it outside of your main display incase there are some issues creating it non reef-safe.

That is one thing the online pharmacies typically hide, they are not controlled by the FDA and as a result get alot of meds from other countries. Also as an FYI meds from online pharmacies have no guarentees (not that this is the case with our off label use for red bugs :)
 
Yeah I guess I should have wored that better. It does everything on the link for Interceptor Spectrum (heartworm, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms).

Obviously our reef tank treatments for red bugs is off label use :) and no AEFW either.
 
yes .... Milbemycin is used to control hookworm, roundworm, and certain whipworm infections in dogs and cats. The drug is also a highly effective preventative of canine heartworm disease.(intresting) Milbemycin interferes with the nerve signal transmission of the L3 and L4 stages of the heartworm life cycle, killing them before they develop into adult heartworms.

But what about the Praziquantel.....Praziquantel is primarily used against parasites known as "cestodes" (tapeworms). The Common Tapeworm of dogs & cats (Dipylidium caninum), is the usual target of this medication though praziquantel is also effective against less common types of tapeworms such as Taenia species and the more dangerous Mesocestoides species and Echinococcus species. Praziquantel is also effective against flukes. (intersting)Praziquantel acts by inciting damage to the parasite's skin internally such that the parasite disintegrates.

I'm just guessing here, as I said before the aefw fell off quickly when I dipped my A. Validia
 
From Dr. Foster and Smith's web site:

"PraziPro

Directions:
As A Bath: For the treatment of praziquantel-susceptible disease conditions in freshwater and marine aquariums. NOTE: Not recommedend for reef aquariums with Feather Duster Worms or other ornamental worms.

Start treatment with as large a water change as practical or start with new water. Any water used should first be conditioned to remove ammonia, chlorine and chloramines. Do not stop filtration, but remove activated carbon and stop foam-fractionation (protein skimming) and UV sterilization.

Shake vigorously before use. Measure at the rate of one (1) teaspoon per 20 gallons of water to be treated (One (1) fl. oz. per 120 gallons). This produces a concentration of 2.5 mg/L. Distribute the proper amount around the edge of the aquarium or directly into the filter box to achieve the best overall distribution.

A single treatment lasting 5-7 days is normally sufficient. Repeat as necessary, but no more than once every 3 to 5 days. May be used as a preventive, at the standard application, when disease is likely. Do not use with other drugs or disease treatments. May cause temporary foaming.

Ingredients: Oxybispropanol (as an inert solubilizing agent) and < 5% praziquantel by weight.

Recommendations: Use any time unwanted parasites are noticed or introduction is probable.

Caution: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and plenty of water. If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (if person is conscious). Obtain medical advice. "

Lots more under a Google search for /praziquantel/

Cheers,
Ray
 
ok....correct me if im not understanding this correctly.

Is thius stuff safe to use in a reef?? Barring featherdusters and ornamentals?? And it kills aefw's?? If that is true then who wouldnt sacrifice their featherdusters or ornamentals who is afflicted with aefw's??

Im assuming there is more to it as its not a new drug for use int he hobby, and Im sure its been looked into...just curious
 
That's what I'm trying to figure out. Has it been tried before? All I know is when I put the acro in the interceptor spectrum bath all the aefw fell off rather quickly. One thing I failed to mention was that there was several mini brittle stars in the colony and one died
 
I know when I had aefw's that I would have sacrificed every dang invert int the tank....been prepped with mass carbon and water changes and watched all the critters die. sad...but true.....
 
Nice thread, I was wondering if there was more anthelmintic medications people have not tried. Especially combinations of them.. I was researching this exact thing, but is seemed each alone was not effective.. In combination who knows..

Some controlled experiments with it would be really interesting, to see its effect on AEFW and other reef inhabitants...
 
short of corals and fish the only thing i would be worried about losing would be my clams...the rest of the inverts and snails can be replaced easy...or quarantined if need be...

this could be very interesting for people who have experienced outbreaks or AEFW shortly after interceptor treatment for RB...
 
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