Drontal

Product Range

• DRONTAL Allwormer for small dogs and puppies
• DRONTAL Allwormer for medium dogs
• DRONTAL Allwormer for large dogs
• DRONTAL Allwormer Chewable for dogs
• DRONTAL Allwormer Chewable for large dogs

DRONTAL Allwormer for small dogs and puppies

15mg PRAZIQUANTEL, 14.9mg PYRANTEL as the EMBONATE, 75mg FEBANTEL

Dose Rate

DRONTAL Allwormer for medium dogs

50mg PRAZIQUANTEL, 49.8mg PYRANTEL as the EMBONATE, 250mg FEBANTEL

Dose Rate

DRONTAL Allwormer for large dogs

175mg PRAZIQUANTEL, 174.4mg PYRANTEL as the EMBONATE, 875mg FEBANTEL

Dose Rate

DRONTAL Allwormer Chewable for dogs

50mg PRAZIQUANTEL, 49.8mg PYRANTEL as the EMBONATE, 250mg FEBANTEL

Dose Rate

One chew treats 10kg

DRONTAL Allwormer Chewable for large dogs

175mg PRAZIQUANTEL, 174.4mg PYRANTEL as the EMBONATE, 875mg FEBANTEL

Dose Rate

One chew treats 35kg

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Fasting prior to dosing is not necessary. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WEIGH DOGS BEFORE TREATMENT.

For intestinal worms - DRONTAL is given as a single oral dose by mouth. * refer to dosing recommendations

If worm problems persist, consult a veterinarian.

For Giardia infection - Administer the above respective dosage for three consecutive days. DRONTAL should ONLY be used when Giardia sp. infection has been diagnosed by a veterinarian.

HYDATID TAPEWORM

A single dose of DRONTAL is all that is required. Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks to ensure that newly acquired hydatid tapeworms are expelled before reaching maturity. DOGS SHOULD NOT BE FED, OR ALLOWED TO FEED ON, OFFAL FROM ANY SPECIES. It is important to ensure that the dog does not acquire offal in order to break the life cycle of the hydatid tapeworm. It should be noted that hydatid tapeworm poses a severe risk to human health by transmission to humans from infected dogs.

HOOKWORMS & ROUNDWORMS

Dogs and Puppies: treat at 2,4,8 and 12 weeks and then every month until six months of age; thereafter every three months or on veterinary advice.

Pregnant Bitches: treat prior to mating, then 10 days before whelping and at 2 and 4 weeks after whelping.

WHIPWORMS & TAPEWORMS

Treat every three months except in hydatid tapeworm areas where every six weeks is recommended, or on veterinary advice.

Dogs can become reinfested with worms and treatment should be repeated. Worms, if present, may not appear in the droppings at all, or may not appear for up to 48 hours after treatment.

GIARDIA

This protozoan parasite is found commonly in dogs and may be the cause of diarrhoea, particularly in pups. It is more common amongst dogs living in multi-dog households and kennels. Giardia also occurs in humans and has historically been considered a potential zoonosis, however recent studies suggest that host-specific species may exist. Control of Giardia is difficult because the oocysts are resistant and long-lived in the environment. Diagnosis of suspected Giardia infection should be confirmed by a veterinary surgeon. Some evidence indicates that bathing and a move to a non-contaminated environment in conjunction with treatment will improve overall control.

Retreatment Recommendations

Worms often reinfest dogs, so it is necessary to:

• treat the dog itself
• reduce environmental contamination by daily disposal of droppings
• remove tapeworm intermediate hosts, eg fleas

Follow the retreatment recommendations in the table below:

These recommendations are of a general nature. In specific instances where infestation is particularly heavy or many dogs are housed together, a veterinary surgen should be consulted. Flea tapeworms can reinfect dogs and begin producing segments 2-3 weeks after a treatment. If segments reappear before the next DRONTAL treatment is due, either retreat with DRONTAL or use DRONCIT as an intermediate, tapeworm only, treatment.