Praziquantel impairs the normal tegument function making it permeable to excessive glucose loss, and more easily attacked by proteolytic enzymes. Because of this, whole tapeworms including the scolex are very rarely passed in the faeces following administration of the drug. Disintegrated and partially digested fragments may occasionally be seen in the faeces.

Dosage
The recommended dose rate is 5 mg/kg (1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight).
Dogs:
2.6–5.0 kg (6–11 lb = ½ tablet
6.0–10.0 kg (11–25 lb) = 1 tablet
11.0–20.0 kg (25–45 lb) = 2 tablets
21.0–30.0 kg (45–65 lb) = 3 tablets
Over 30 kg (65 lb) = pro rata

Cats:
Adult cats = ½ tablet

Droncit tablets should be given by mouth, preferably by opening the animal`s mouth and pushing the tablet over the back of the tongue so that it cannot be rejected. Alternatively, a tablet can be wrapped in a piece of meat or butter and offered to the animal or crushed and mixed with food.

A single dose is all that is required. However, for dogs in rural areas and for packs of hounds this dose should be repeated every six weeks to ensure that newly acquired tapeworms are destroyed before reaching maturity. Dosing must be associated with strict control of the dog`s diet to ensure that uncooked offal is not eaten.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc: Droncit should not be administered to unweaned puppies and kittens, as such animals are rarely infected with tapeworms.

Sick and convalescing animals should be treated by a veterinary surgeon.

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Pharmaceutical precautions: Store in a dry place. Store below 25°C. Any part-used tablets should be discarded.

Further information: Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm–Dipylidium caninum. To avoid reinfection with this parasite, flea control of the animal and its housing should be carried out at the same time. Unless flea control is complete an infected flea population may survive: i.e. retreatment of the animal may be necessary. Echinococcus multilocularis does not occur in the UK but is becoming more common in some European countries. As a precautionary measure to prevent the establishment of E. multilocularis in the UK, it is recommended by M.A.F.F. that all dogs and cats entering quarantine premises be treated with praziquantel.

Legal

These products, as well as being available from vets and pharmacists, can be supplied by a suitably qualified person (SQP) whose premises are registered with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB). Our SQP Mr M Bianco, number QE7027, is available for advice regarding worming schedules and procedures if required.

Within the current legislation it is our duty to determine the purchaser is a legitimate buyer and owner of an animal requiring treatment. Upon completion of purchasing these goods you will be asked some questions regarding the animal for compliance with the VMD, please be aware that we may contact you to confirm any details if necessary.

Always read the instructions before use.

Safety precautions may be necessary during administration, please consult the packaging and/or product literature.