Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
PRAZIQUANTEL (UNII: 6490C9U457) (PRAZIQUANTEL - UNII:6490C9U457)
Bayer HealthCare, LLC Animal Health Division
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION
Droncit® (praziquantel tablets) 34 Canine Cestocide 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 . There are no known contraindications to the use of praziquantel in dogs.
Bottle of 50 and 150 scored tablets. Each scored tablet contains 34 mg praziquantel. 50 Tablets 150 Tablets
New Animal Drug Application
DRONCIT CANINE CESTOCIDE- PRAZIQUANTEL TABLET BAYER HEALTHCARE, LLC ANIMAL HEALTH DIVISION ---------- DRONCIT (PRAZIQUANTEL TABLETS) 34 CANINE CESTOCIDE CAUTION: FEDERAL (U.S.A.) LAW RESTRICTS THIS DRUG TO USE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A LICENSED VETERINARIAN. Each tablet contains 34 mg praziquantel. DESCRIPTION: Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 34 Canine Cestocide are sized for easy oral administration to either adult dogs or puppies. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed. INDICATIONS: Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 34 Canine Cestocide 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_. CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no known contraindications to the use of praziquantel in dogs. ACTION: Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 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. USE DIRECTIONS: Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 34 Canine Cestocide 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: Dogs and Puppies 5 lbs. and under ½ tablet 6-10 lbs. 1 tablet 11-15 lbs. 1 ½ tablets 16-30 lbs. 2 tablets 31-45 lbs. 3 tablets 46-60 lbs. 4 tablets ® ® ® ® 1 ® * * Over 60 lbs. 5 tablets max FASTING: Read the complete document