Dosage
The recommended dose rates are 57.5 mg/kg pyrantel embonate and 5 mg/kg praziquantel.

This is equivalent to one Drontal Cat Tablets per 4 kg bodyweight and 1 Drontal Cat XL Tablets per 6 kg bodyweight.

For routine control, adult cats should be treated every 3 months. For routine treatment a single dose is recommended.

See dosage chart below for examples:
up to 2 kg : 0.5 Drontal Cat Tablets
> 2kg up to 4kg: 1 Drontal Cat Tablets
> 4kg up to 6kg: 1 Drontal Cat XL Tablets
> 6kg up to 8kg: 2 Drontal Cat Tablets
> 8kg up to 10kg: 1 Drontal Cat Tablets PLUS 1 Drontal Cat XL Tablets

Administration and Duration of Treatment:
For single oral administration. The tablets should be given directly to the animal, but if necessary can be disguised in food.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation:
Not to be used during pregnancy but may be used during lactation.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc:
- Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.
- Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
- Until sufficient studies have been performed with this combination, do not use during pregnancy.

User Safety: In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to a cat, or by adding them to the cat’s food, should wash their hands afterwards.
For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach of children

Environmental Safety: Empty containers or part used product should be disposed of with household refuse. Unused product should be disposed of in accordance with any guidance from an appropriate waste regulation authority.

Further information
Drontal Cat Tablets and Drontal Cat XL Tablets are an anthelmintic active against roundworms and tapeworms. The product contains two active ingredients, pyrantel embonate (pamoate) and praziquantel. Praziquantel is used widely as an anthelmintic for both human and veterinary use.

Pyrantel acts as a cholinergic agonist. Its mode of action is to stimulate nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the parasite, induce spastic paralysis and thereby allow expulsion from the gastro-intestinal (GI) system by peristalsis.
Praziquantel is very rapidly absorbed and distributed throughout the parasite. Both in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that praziquantel causes severe damage to the parasite integument, resulting in contraction and paralysis. There is an almost instantaneous tetanic contraction of the parasite musculature and a rapid vacuolisation of the syncytial tegument. This rapid contraction has been explained by changes in divalent cation fluxes, especially calcium.

In this fixed combination product, the pyrantel is active against the following ascarids: Toxocara cati, and Toxascaris leonina; the praziquantel is effective against tapeworms, in particular Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

The product has been shown to be effective in the control of hookworms Ancylostoma tubaeforme and A. braziliense and the tapeworm Joyeuxiella pasqualei, none of which occur naturally in cats in the UK but may occasionally be found in imported animals.

Praziquantel is effective against Echinococcus multilocularis. E. multilocularis does not occur in the UK but is becoming more common in some European countries. As a precautionary measure to prevent establishment of E. multilocularis in the UK, it is recommended that all cats entering the country be treated with praziquantel.

Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm - Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to re-occur unless control of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice etc. is undertaken.

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.

NFA-VPS - Non Food-producing Animals - veterinarian, pharmacist, suitably qualified persons