Droncit 34
Canine Cestocide Tablets
Droncit (praziquantel) Canine
Cestocide Tablets - Bayer are indicated for the removal of the following canine
cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus
and for the removal and control of Echinococcus multilocularis.
Droncit (praziquantel) is absorbed,
metabolized in the liver and excreted in the bile. Upon entering the digestive
tract from the bile, cestocidal activity is exhibited. Following exposure to
praziquantel, the tapeworm loses its ability to resist digestion by the
mammalian host. Because of this, whole tapeworms, including the scolex, are very
rarely passed after administration of praziquantel. In many instances only
disintegrated and partially digested pieces of tapeworms will be seen in the
stool. The majority of tapeworms are digested and are not found in the feces.
Dosage and Directions:
Droncit 34 tablets are sized for easy oral administration to either adult dogs or
puppies. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed.
Droncit (praziquantel) Canine
Cestocide Tablets may be administered directly per os or crumbled and mixed with
the feed. The recommended dosage of praziquantel varies according to body
weight. Smaller animals require a relatively larger dosage because of their
higher metabolic rate. The optimum dose for each individual animal will be
achieved by utilizing the following dosage schedule for dogs and puppies:
- 5 lbs and under . . . 0.5 tablet
- 6-10 lbs . . . 1 tablet
- 11-15 lbs . . . 1.5 tablets
- 16-30 lbs . . . 2 tablets
- 31-45 lbs . . . 3 tablets
- 46-60 lbs . . . 4 tablets
- Over 60 lbs . . . 5 tablets max
Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks
of age.
Fasting: The recommended dosage of
praziquantel is not affected by the presence or absence of food in the
gastrointestinal tract, therefore, FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR
RECOMMENDED.
Retreatment: For those animals living where reinfections are likely to
occur, clients should be instructed in the steps to optimize prevention,
otherwise, retreatment may be necessary. This is true in cases of Dipylidium
caninum where reinfection is almost certain to occur if fleas are not
removed from the animal and its environment. In addition, for control of Echinococcus
multilocularis, a program of regular treatment every 21 to 26 days may be
indicated.
Precautions and Contraindications:
There are no known contraindications to
the use of praziquantel in dogs.
Droncit (praziquantel) has been
tested in breeding and pregnant dogs. No adverse effects were noted.
Keep out of the reach of children. Not
for human use.
Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to
use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
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