Name
DRONTAL TABLETS FOR CATS
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Anthelmintics, Praziquantel, combinations.
Active Substances
1 tablet contains: Praziquantel 20 mg Pyrantel embonate 230 mg. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
Excipients
Maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 4000, titanium dioxide.
Indications
For the treatment of mixed infestations in cats caused by roundworms and tapeworms: Ascarids: Toxocara cati (syn. mystax), Toxascaris leonina. Hookworms: Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Ancylostoma braziliense . Tapeworms: Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis , Dipylidium caninum , Taenia spp., Mesocestoides spp., Joyeuxiella spp..
Contraindications/Side Effects
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. Drontal must not be used during pregnancy. Do not use in kittens under 4 weeks of age. Do not use at the same time as piperazine compounds.
Safety in the Target Species
No symptoms of overdose are seen at doses up to 5 times the recommended dose. The first expected sign of intoxication is vomiting.
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 per 4 kg of body weight. The tablet can be divided as required. Route of administration: for oral administration in cats. The tablets can be given directly, wrapped in a piece of meat or sausage, or crumbled into the food. No dietary measures are necessary. It is given as a single dose.
Storage
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 5 years.
Warnings
For effective parasite control, treatment should be based on the results of a parasitological examination. Special precautions for use in animals: to ensure correct dosing, animals should be weighed. Since tapeworm infestation in cats does not appear before the 3rd week of life, treatment with Drontal is indicated only after the 3rd week of life. Parasite resistance to a particular class of anthelmintics may develop following frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class. Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. In case of echinococcosis, specific guidelines on treatment, follow-up and the safeguarding of people must be followed. Consult an expert or a parasitology institute. Do not use in severely debilitated animals or animals with severely impaired liver or kidney function. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals: people with known hypersensitivity to the active substances in this medicine should administer the product with caution. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of eye irritation, seek medical advice. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using the product. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the doctor. No symptoms of overdose are seen at doses up to 5 times the recommended dose. The first expected sign of intoxication is vomiting. Incompatibilities: none known.
Withdrawal Periods
Not applicable.
Target Species
Cats.
Interactions
None known.
Diagnosis and Prescription
In Italy, sale is not subject to a veterinary prescription (ricetta medico-veterinaria)
Side Effects
In extremely rare cases, mild and transient digestive tract disorders such as hypersalivation and/or vomiting and mild and transient neurological disorders such as ataxia may occur. The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention: very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reactions); common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated); uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated); rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated); very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
Pregnancy and Lactation
Drontal must not be used during pregnancy.
