WARNINGS
To achieve effective parasite control, treatment should be based on the results of the parasitological examination. Special precautions for use in animals: to ensure correct dosing, animals should be weighed. Since tapeworm infestation in cats does not occur before the 3rd week of life, treatment with Drontal is indicated only after the 3rd week of life. Resistance of parasites to a particular class of anthelmintics may develop following frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of the same class. Echinococcosis poses a danger to humans. In case of echinococcosis, specific treatment and follow-up guidelines must be followed to safeguard people. Consult an expert or a parasitology institute. Do not use in severely debilitated animals or with severe impairment of liver or kidney function. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicine to animals: individuals with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients contained in this medicine should administer the product with caution. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye irritation, seek medical attention. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using the product. In case of accidental ingestion, seek immediate medical attention showing the package leaflet or label. Symptoms of overdose are not evident with doses up to 5 times the recommended dose. The first expected symptom of poisoning is vomiting. Incompatibility not known.
PHARMACEUTICAL CATEGORY
Anthelmintics, Praziquantel, combinations.
STORAGE
This veterinary medicine does not require any special storage conditions. Shelf life of the veterinary medicine packaged for sale: 5 years.
CONTRAINDICATIONS/ADVERSE EFFECTS
Do not use in animals with established hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients. Drontal should not be used during pregnancy. Do not use in kittens under 4 weeks of age. Do not use simultaneously with piperazine-based compounds.
NAME
DRONTAL TABLETS FOR CATS
DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION
Sale is not subject to veterinary prescription obligation.
EXCIPIENTS
Corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvidone, magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silica, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 4000, titanium dioxide.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
In extremely rare cases, mild and transient digestive disturbances such as hypersalivation and/or vomiting and mild and transient neurological disturbances such as ataxia may occur. The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following conventions: very common (more than 1 in 10 treated animals shows adverse reactions); common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 treated animals); uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 treated animals); rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 treated animals); very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 treated animals, including isolated reports).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Drontal should not be used during pregnancy.
INDICATIONS
For the treatment of mixed infestations in cats by nematodes and cestodes, caused by Ascarids: Toxocara cati (syn. mystax), Toxascaris leonina. Hookworms: Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Ancylostoma braziliense. Cestodes: Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp., Mesocestoides spp., Joyeuxiella spp.
INTERACTIONS
None known.
DOSAGE
Dosage: the dose is 5 mg of praziquantel and 57.5 mg of pyrantel embonate per kg of body weight. This corresponds to 1 tablet for every 4 kg of body weight. The tablet can be divided as needed. Route of administration: To be administered to cats orally. The administration of the tablets occurs directly or wrapped in a piece of meat or sausage or with the food by crushing them. No dietary measures are necessary. The use occurs in a single solution.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
1 tablet contains: Praziquantel 20 mg Pyrantel embonate 230 mg. For the complete list of excipients, see paragraph 6.1.
SAFETY IN TARGET SPECIES
Symptoms of overdose are not evident with doses up to 5 times the recommended dose. The first expected symptom of poisoning is vomiting.
TARGET SPECIES
Cats.
WITHDRAWAL TIME
Not applicable.
USE/ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
The dose is 5 mg of praziquantel and 57.5 mg of pyrantel embonate per kg of body weight. This corresponds to 1 tablet for every 4 kg of body weight.