Droncit (1 - 2.5 kg)

1 x 4 pc

Spot-on, solution

Active substance

Praziquantel : 20 mg/pipette

ATC code

QP52AA01 Praziquantel

QP52AA Quinoline derivatives and related substances

QP52A Anthelmintics

QP52 Anthelmintics

QP Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents

Species

Cats.

Indications

For the treatment of tapeworms of cats. The product is effective against mature and immature forms of Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species. The product is also effective against Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dose to be administered and administration route

Dosage and Treatment Schedule

The minimum dose rate is 8 mg/kg bodyweight, which equates to 1 tube per 2.5 kg bodyweight.

Bodyweight	Number of Tubes	Quantity of Praziquantel	mg/kg bw
1 - 2.5 kg	1	20 mg	8 - 20
>2.5 - 5 kg	2	40 mg	8 - 16
>5 kg	3	60 mg	maximum 12

Underdosing could result in ineffective use and may favour resistance development.

Method of Administration

Remove one tube from the package. Hold tube in an upright position, twist and pull off cap. Use reversed cap to twist and remove seal from tube.

Part the hair on the cat's neck at the base of the skull until the skin is visible.

Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze firmly several times to empty the contents directly onto the skin. Application at the base of the skull will minimise the opportunity for the cat to lick the product.

To minimise the possibility of run-off after application of more than one pipette, it is advised that the applications should be performed slowly to allow absorption and that it may be advisable to allow the contents of the previous pipette to be absorbed before applying another.

Tapeworm infestation is certain to re-occur unless control of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice etc. is undertaken.

Flea control: flea infestations can be controlled by the regular use of effective flea control remedies.

Mice control: if cats roam and hunt, contact with, and consumption of, mice and subsequent re-infestation with Taenia taeniaeformis is impossible to prevent.

It is recommended to re-apply the product when signs of tapeworm infestation re-appear or at monthly intervals.

Adverse reactions

In very rare cases, a transient local reaction, such as scurf, mild exudation, alopecia (hair loss), scab, erythema (reddening), and pruritus (itching) may be observed at the application site following treatment.

The product is bitter tasting and salivation may occasionally occur if the cat licks the application site immediately after treatment. This is not a sign of intoxication and disappears after a short time without treatment.

The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention: - very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))

- 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).