DRONCIT FELINE CESTOCIDE- praziquantel tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

PRAZIQUANTEL (UNII: 6490C9U457) (PRAZIQUANTEL - UNII:6490C9U457)

Available from:

Bayer HealthCare, LLC Animal Health Division

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

Droncit®   (praziquantel tablets) 23 Feline Cestocide are indicated for the removal of the following feline cestodes: Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis . There are no known contraindications to the use of praziquantel in cats.

Product summary:

Bottle of 50 and 150 scored tablets. Each scored tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel. 50 Tablets 150 Tablets

Authorization status:

New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

DRONCIT FELINE CESTOCIDE- PRAZIQUANTEL TABLET
BAYER HEALTHCARE, LLC ANIMAL HEALTH DIVISION
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DRONCIT
(PRAZIQUANTEL TABLETS)
23 FELINE CESTOCIDE
CAUTION: FEDERAL (U.S.A.) LAW RESTRICTS THIS DRUG TO USE BY OR ON THE
ORDER OF A LICENSED
VETERINARIAN.
Each Tablet Contains 23 mg Praziquantel
DESCRIPTION:
Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 23 Feline Cestocide are sized for easy oral
administration to either adult
cats or kittens. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed.
INDICATIONS:
Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 23 Feline Cestocide are indicated for the
removal of the following
feline cestodes: _Dipylidium caninum _and _Taenia taeniaeformis_.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
There are no known contraindications to the use of praziquantel in
cats.
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 killed
are digested and are not found in
the feces.
USE DIRECTIONS:
Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 23 Feline 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:
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Cats and Kittens
4 pounds and under
½ tablet
5-11 pounds
1 tablet
Over 11 pounds
1 ½ tablets
FASTING:
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Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.
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The recommended dosage of praziquantel is not affected by the presence
or absence of food in the
gastroi