The dose for each drug is 2.27 mg per pound of body weight (5 mg/kg). 26 strength combinations of Praziquantel Oral Oil Suspension are available. 0000007262 00000 n Quad tabs® are scored twice for maximum flexibility in dosing and dispensing. ½ tablet. The recommended dosage of praziquantel varies according to body weight. Works with a single dose. The dose of medication is directly proportional to the dog’s weight. �6����4=�;b�/�O�[c���KU�-51y'�y&����'N��aL -`�� 9�M��7�In8(��d�og��=.�R옴��� �*32UV;�. and under: ½ tablet. Two convenient dosing formulations available in economical 50-count bottles . Each tablet contains 34mg praziquantel. Finally, if your pet is suffering from additional parasites or it's unclear exactly which type of parasite is affecting your dog, praziquantel … Download the Product Insert. praziquantel. Label instructions should be carefully followed as the dosage involves a range of body weights. Comments: -Doses should be separated by 4 to 6 hours. Each chewable tablet contains 34 mcg ivermectin , 28.5 mg pyrantel as pamoate salt and 28.5 mg praziquantel. Cats and kittens weighing over 11 lbs. Designed to make dosing and administration easy, the chewable, beef-flavored taste tabs are almost like a treat experience for your dog. They offer a wide range of flavoring options, and flexible dosing adjustments. Droncit® 23 Feline Cestocide tablets can be administered directly or crumbled and mixed with the cat’s food. Precision scoring makes it easy to snap-off a half or quarter tablet with ease. 0000007240 00000 n Many vets will prefer to provide the injection at the vet's office. Dogs 34mg Praziquantel Tapeworm 1 capsule 7-13 Pounds 2 capsules 14-34 Pounds 3 capsules 35-50 Pounds 4 capsules 51-70 Pounds 5 capsules 71-95 Pounds 6 capsules Over 95 Pounds. 0000010993 00000 n Learn all about Droncit for dogs. 0000002951 00000 n Praziquantel works by eliminating the tapeworms’ ability to prevent digestion by it’s host (your pet). Praziquantel is the active ingredient in the brands Droncit and Drontal. trailer << /Size 44 /Info 18 0 R /Encrypt 22 0 R /Root 21 0 R /Prev 33315 /ID[] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 21 0 obj << /Pages 19 0 R /Type /Catalog >> endobj 22 0 obj << /Filter /Standard /V 1 /R 2 /O (.e�JFt����31�Ÿ�~\nI8'������U� ) /U (�UԏIG�Oc&IN�7щ�^��&ޕ�Z����) /P 65476 >> endobj 42 0 obj << /S 81 /T 145 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 43 0 R >> stream of Tablets. 0000000844 00000 n What are the benefits of Droncit Dewormer for Dogs? Radiolabel studies with14C-praziquantel in rats, dogs and monkeys following oral or intravenous dosing show that the kidney is the predominant elimination path for praziquantel. Smaller animals require a relatively larger dosage. Dosage: For treatment of dogs administer 1 Drontal Dog Tasty Bone 150/144/50 mg tablets per 10 kg body weight (15 mg febantel, 14.4 mg pyrantel embonate and 5 mg praziquantel/kg body weight) or 1 Drontal Dog Tasty Bone XL 525/504/175 mg tablets per 35 kg body weight (15 mg febantel, 14.4 mg pyrantel embonate and 5 mg praziquantel/kg body weight). 0000007119 00000 n Approximate doses follow. Praziquantel is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the GI tract. Praziquantel is rapidly hydroxylated into inactive forms in the liver and secreted in bile. 0000003226 00000 n Small dogs typically receive the small 23 mg tablets while large dogs are … The recommended dosage of praziquantel varies according to body weight. You can offer the proper dosage directly in your dog’s mouth or in a small amount of food. � ~8/�e��Y7�u_UC�4�tX���c+0 ��"N)j�&�H�D�T��n��i|��MǶ� lH�p�lr&S��ї��d>��vÖ�@'��'�b���,�p��U�@pp�֓�6��Oy�Cn Any of the uncommon side effects of using praziquantel … There is also a tablet which you can provide to your pet orally along with his food or with a treat. Smaller animals require a relatively larger dosage because of their higher metabolic rate. Praziquantel USP GRADE 99.9% Pure: The main and only ingredient Tapeworm Killer is 100% effective killing tapeworms in dogs and cats. Praziquantel works by damaging the parasite’s skin internally so the parasite disintegrates and is removed by the pet’s immune system. Elimination by the liver is somewhat lower. Droncit (praziquantel) is used to treat tapeworms in dogs and cats. VIRBANTEL Flavored Chewables Dosing Table Dog Weight Number of Chewables 6.0 to 12 pounds 1 Chewable 12.1 to 25 pounds 2 Chewables More than 25 pounds Use 114 mg size Description. Excessive salivation as well as diarrhea is not uncommon side effects when praziquantel is used in felines with tapeworms. and under. Oral suspensions and solutions can be administered directly into the mouth using a dosing syringe or mixed with a small amount of food. Praziquantel can kill adult and juvenile worms, but not their eggs, according to "The Pill Book Guide to Medication For Your Dog and Cat." Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian. The optimum dose for each individual animal is: Cats and kittens weighing 4 lbs. The only side effect of broad-spectrum praziquantel is just temporary ataxia. These medications are given to dogs in order to kill internal parasites such as tapeworm and lung fluke. Praziquantel dosages for dogs vary based on a dog’s size. Use: For the treatment of schistosomiasis due to all species of Schistosoma (e.g., S mekongi, S japonicum, S mansoni, S … z� Cqb�uy�h��=z.-섵e�� �� ��DѦ�s���P�P��GGO�����B����!�@�a���^��~f3E��e��aݛ Each Drontal® Plus Tablet for Puppies and Small Dogs contains 22.7 mg praziquantel, 22.7 mg pyrantel base as pyrantel pamoate, and 113.4 mg febantel. If your cat shows severe symptoms, get them to a vet immediately to have a consultation. Droncit requires a prescription, and is sold per tablet. 6-10 lbs. After absorption, praziquantel is distributed to all organs; it is believed to re-enter the intestinal lumen via the mucosa and bile in dogs. 5 lbs. 0000007063 00000 n Dosing Information of Praziquantel for Dogs and Cats Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian. Milbemycin Oxime 11.5 mg/ml How does this medication work? : 1 ½ tablets. By damaging the parasite's skin internally so the parasite disintegrates and is removed by the pet's immune system. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with the food. Droncit (praziquantel) Injectable Cestocide may be administered by either the subcutaneous or intramuscular route to dogs and cats. Praziquantel (pra-zi-kwon-tel) Description: Antiparasitic Other Names for this Medication: Droncit® Common Dosage Forms: Veterinary: Tablets: 23 mg (cats); 34 mg (dogs). Praziquantel Injection is a clear solution formulated for use in dogs and cats for the removal of tapeworms. Animal Tapeworm - Cats andkittens 6+ weeks of age.Tabletsnormally contain 23 mg. 4 lbsand under give 1/2 tablet; 5-11 lbs give 1 tablet; over11 lbs give 1.5 tablets. VIRBANTEL ® (pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Flavored Chewables - For use in puppies and dogs 12 weeks of age or older. Cats and kittens weighing 5-11 lbs. Storage Information. Praziquantel Injection Cestocide is a clear solution containing 56.8 milligrams of praziquantel per mL which has been formulated for subcutaneous or intramuscular use in dogs and cats for removal of cestodes (tapeworms). A Wedgewood Pharmacy exclusive. All following dosages are for adults and children 4 orolder. Drontal® Plus Taste Tabs® Tablets contain three active ingredients having different modes of action and spectra of activity. It’s a snap! 0000001041 00000 n It … Oxantel / Praziquantel / Pyrantel may be prescribed for . Approximate doses follow. �����a�l!���}�$&��3fi��LO��`�& �'�w�d�Q0%�ӪJ��+��&�, ��{c��x�e Schistosomiasis - 40-60mg/kg as a single do… Effective against Echinococcus multilocularis in dogs and safe for use in breeding and pregnant dogs and cats. As with other types of drugs, more severe adverse effects may often occur. The praziquantel in Droncit makes it so your pet can safely digest the parasites. 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Praziquantel is also found in several combination products for dogs, cats, and horses. However, you may be able to provide the injection at home as well. Eight hours after oral administration of 10 mg14C-praziquantel/kg bw, renal excretion amounted to 40%, 66% and 38% in the rat, dog, and monkey respectively.