Drontal Allwormer Tablets for Dogs upto 22lbs (10kg) Aqua

Drontal is recommended for the control of all gastrointestinal worms in dogs including:

• Roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxacaris leonina)
• Hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense [this hookworm is usually restricted to tropical areas in Australia], Ancylostoma ceylanicum, Uncinaria stenocephala)
• Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)
• Tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus [hydatid tapeworm], Dipylidium caninum [common flea tapeworm], Taenia spp., Taenia ovis, pisiformis, T. hydatigena
• And to control the shedding of oocysts of the protozoan Giardia sp. In dogs.
• Does not control heartworm in dogs

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 dose by mouth.

See dosing recommendations below.

Bodyweight                                                                      Tablets

3.3lbs - 5.5lbs (1.5kg – 2.5kg)                                          ¼

5.5lbs - 11lbs (2.5kg – 5kg)                                              ½

11lbs - 22lbs (5kg – 10kg)                                                 1

Over 22lbs (10kg)                                                             1 tablet for every 22lbs (10kg) of bodyweight

Round off dose to the nearest ½ tablet above.

If worm problems persist, consult a veterinarian.

For Giardia infection: Administer the above dosage for three consecutive days. Drontal should only be used when a Giardia sp. Infection has been diagnosed by a veterinarian.

Treatment Recommendations

• 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.
• Hookworms & Roundworms - Dogs & Puppies: Treat at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks and then every month until six months of age; thereafter every 3 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.
• 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. Diagnosis of suspected Giardia infection should be confirmed by a veterinary surgeon.

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 e.g. fleas.

Follow the retreatment recommendations below:

Puppies                                Treat at 2, 4, 8, 12 weeks; then 4, 5, 6 months of age

Adults                                   Treat every 3 months; every 6 weeks in Hydatid infested locations

Pregnant/lactating                Treat prior to mating, 10 days before whelping and at 2 and 4 weeks after whelping

Compatibility

• Drontal may be combined with other treatments, for example heartworm prevention, flea or tick treatment.
• What are the active constituents of Drontal chewables?
• The active ingredients in the Drontal chewable include Praziquantel, Pyrantel (as Pyrantel embonate) and Febantel. The concentrations of each of these components varies in accordance with tablet size.

What sizes are available for dogs and what are the dose rates?

• Drontal worming puppy suspension - 1ml treats 2.2 lbs (1 kg).
• Drontal allwormer tablets for small dogs and puppies - 1 tablet treats 7.5 lbs (3 kg)
• Drontal allwormer for dogs - 1 tablet treats 22 lbs (10kg)
• Drontal allwormer for large dogs - 1 tablet treats 77lbs (35kg)

What worms does Drontal treat?

Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms and Tapeworms (Echinococcus granulosus ? Hydatid tapeworms), (Dipylidium caninum ? common flea tapeworm) (Taenia spp., Taenia ovis, T. pisiformis, T. hydatigena). Also aids in the control of shedding oocysts of the protozoan Giardia spp in dogs.

How often should I worm my dogs?

• Hookworms and Roundworms - Dogs and Puppies treat at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age and then every month until six months of age, thereafter every 3 months or on veterinary advise.
• Whipworms - Treat every 6 to 8 weeks after 3 months of age.
• Tapeworms - treat every 3 months except in a hydatid tapeworm area where every 6 weeks is recommended, or on veterinary advise. Dogs can become re-infested with worms and treatment should be repeated.

Does Drontal treat Giardia?

Drontal is the only Allwormer registered to control Giardia sp in dogs. Giardia is a protozoan parasite found commonly in dogs and is frequently a cause of diarrhoea in puppies. Drontal should be administered at the correct dosage for body weight for 3 consecutive days. It is important that Giardia has been correctly diagnosed by a veterinarian.