"Drontal" for dogs: instructions for use

About the manufacturer

Drontal is produced by the German concern Bayer. This is an international company engaged in the development and production of medicines for animals and humans. The Animal Health division is responsible for the veterinary industry, with branches in 100 countries. Medicines to combat parasites, as well as products for pets from Bayer, undergo all the necessary clinical studies, chemical formulas and methods of application are constantly being modernized.

Composition and pharmacological properties

The high effectiveness of the drug is due to the content of three active components:

• febantel;
• pyrantel;
• Praziquantel

The first two substances complement each other and act on large helminths, as well as Giardia - protozoan microorganisms. Praziquantel is aimed at killing tapeworms. The auxiliary components are lactose, corn starch, and a natural meat-flavored additive.

Release form

Drontal-plus is available only in tablet form. There are two versions of the drug:

• for puppies and dogs of small and medium breeds (from 2 to 20 kg);
• for medium and large breeds (from 20 kg and more).

Each tablet is contained in a sealed blister made of aluminum foil. The package contains stickers designed to be recorded in your pet’s passport - this allows you to remember the date of the animal’s scheduled deworming.

Until recently, Drontal was available in the form of a suspension for puppies. Today there is no such drug on the market.

To accurately calculate the dosage of tablets, you should consult your veterinarian.

Analogues of the drug

On sale you can find products with a similar effect, containing the same or similar active ingredients.

Table. Analogues of "Drontal"

How the drug works

Drontal is a combination anthelmintic medicine. Pyrantel in combination with febantel enters the body of the parasite, disrupting the process of its muscle innervation and transport of substances, which leads to paralysis and subsequent death. Praziquantel works on a similar principle, but only affects tapeworms.

Drontal Plus is quickly absorbed in the dog's intestines and excreted from the body in the urine. The action of the product is low-toxic (hazard class 4 according to GOST).

The effect of Drontal on the body

The principle of action of the medicine is based on the correct selection of active ingredients that enhance each other’s effects and destroy all types of helminths. After administration, the active substances are quickly absorbed by the intestines and then enter the bloodstream.

"Drontal" is quickly eliminated from the dog's body, leaving no residual substances

The product reaches its maximum concentration 5 hours after administration. Residues of the drug are eliminated naturally, with urine and feces, without accumulating in the body. Thanks to the successful combination of active ingredients, Drontal is non-toxic, does not affect the functioning of the kidneys and liver, and is not addictive.

Reaction of parasites to Drontal components

Praziquantel effectively kills cestodes at all stages of development. It penetrates the shell of parasites, preventing the normal absorption of glucose, disrupting metabolic processes and affecting nerve endings. Larvae and adult helminths experience paralysis and soon die.

"Drontal" cleanses the body not only of parasites, but also of traces of their vital activity

Pyrantel embonate has a detrimental effect on nematodes. It increases the permeability of helminth cells, causing their rapid death. The component accelerates the removal of residual active substances from the body naturally. At the same time, the decay products of helminths and traces of their vital activity are removed, a gentle cleansing of the dog’s body and detoxification occurs.

Drontal components effectively prevent the proliferation of worms

Febantel works similarly to praziquantel, maximizing its effects. This component is softer and safer; it quickly kills cestode larvae and young parasites, preventing their reproduction.

Indications for use

Drontal is recommended for routine and urgent treatment of dogs against helminth infection, regardless of its type. For prevention, the medicine should be given once every three months; deworming must be carried out before the next annual vaccinations and scheduled mating. The product is not addictive, so it can be used throughout the pet’s life.

The drug is also suitable for the treatment of diagnosed helminthiasis in dogs.

Even if you find dead or live worms in feces or vomit, you should consult a veterinarian before starting therapy.

Instructions for use

The dosage of the medicine is always indicated on the package. One tablet of regular Drontal is designed for 10 kg of animal weight, and Drontal-plus XL is 1 tablet per 35 kg. If you are the owner of a large dog, it is recommended to purchase large tablets.

It is advisable to carry out deworming quarterly - this allows you to reduce the risk of infection with worms to a minimum and maintain the quality of life of your pet.

The medicine is easy to give to the animal, it has a pleasant meat taste. The easiest way to give tablets is to mix them into your pet's food. The food should not be too hot; you can use porridge, dry food granules, or a wet pouch. If the dog refuses to take the medicine or spits it out, the tablets can be given forcibly. To do this, they need to open their mouths wide, put the pill on the very root of the tongue - this will lead to natural swallowing of the medicine. With this method, vomiting and coughing are rare.

Drontal plus XL, for large dogs

The pale yellow tablet contains 175 mg of praziquantel, 504 mg of pyrantel embonate and 525 mg of febantel as active ingredients, as well as an excipient. Pack 2 tablets in aluminum foil blisters and pack in cardboard boxes.

For complete treatment, as well as prevention, we advise you to use the drug Drontal Plus XL. It is designed for dogs with a large weight, over 35 kg. Contains long-proven safe active ingredients: febantel, pyrantel embonate, praziquantel. Taking it will not be difficult, since the tablets have a pleasant meat taste for the animal.

If you begin to notice lethargy and weakness in your dog’s behavior, you should be careful, because worms may be the cause. Helminths can significantly ruin the health of both the animal itself and yours during the spread of infection. Therefore, you should not delay treatment.

Active ingredients: febantel - 525.0 mg, pyrantel embonate - 504.0 mg, praziquantel - 175.0 mg. Excipients: corn starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, colloidal silicon dioxide, flavorings.

Contraindications and side effects

The product has a number of contraindications. Main restrictions for use:

• age up to two weeks;
• pregnancy and lactation of the bitch;
• weight less than 2 kg;
• recovery after surgery;
• weakness, signs of disease.

Before using the medicine for the first time, you should consult a specialist. This will help avoid unpleasant complications.

Despite the safety of the medicine, side effects may occur - allergies due to individual intolerance, indigestion, redness of the skin, convulsions.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Analogs

Preventative treatment is an important part of caring for your pet and maintaining its health. There are many deworming products available on the market. The most effective of them:

Cestal

Quantum

Azinox

Prazitel

Prazicide

It is not recommended to select a medicine for your dog on your own. Before the first use, you should consult your veterinarian.

Indications and contraindications

Drontal Plus for dogs is a medicinal product whose instructions allow its use:

• puppies;
• small and medium breeds of dogs;
• large dogs.

It is not recommended to use Drontal Plus:

• sick dogs;
• weakened animals;
• if you are allergic to certain components.

Be sure to consult a veterinarian before purchasing.

Briefly about the main thing

1. Drontal plus is an anthelmintic drug with combined action. It is active against roundworms, tapeworms and Giardia.
2. The main components of the composition: febantel, pyrantel, praziquantel. They complement each other and expand the range of action of the product.
3. The medicine is available in the form of tablets for puppies and small breeds, the XL version for dogs from 20 kg.
4. The drug is indicated for the treatment of helminthiasis and prevention of infection. Recommended frequency of use is once a quarter.

Do you give your dog an anthelmintic drug for prevention? Share in the comments how you carry out the procedure and what product you choose.

Directions for use and dosage

Drontal is used for therapeutic purposes upon detection of infestation with round or tapeworms, as well as for prevention. The manufacturer recommends using the drug once; no preliminary preparation in the form of fasting or giving a laxative is required.

Drontal is dosed depending on the pet’s body weight: for every 4 kg - 1 tablet (5 mg of praziquantel, 57.5 mg of pyrantel embonate for each kg of the cat’s weight). The tablet is divided exclusively along the dividing groove. Other methods of dividing the drug should not be allowed, since they will not be able to ensure its accurate dosage.

Divide the Drontal tablet only along the dividing groove

For therapeutic purposes, Drontal is prescribed after a diagnosis of a certain helminthiasis has been established; for the purpose of prevention, the drug is taken once every 3 months. If one or more doses of the drug are missed in the preventive regimen, the manufacturer recommends resuming its use as soon as possible without changing the dose or regimen.

Table: dosage of Drontal depending on the weight of an adult pet:

The weight of the cat is rounded to whole numbers, guided by the rules of arithmetic. For example, a pet weighing 2.3 kg is given half a tablet, and a pet weighing 2.8 kg is given one tablet.

For kittens

The use of Drontal in kittens is permissible if two conditions are met:

• the kitten reaches 3 weeks of age;
• The pet's body weight is at least 1 kg.

Dosage and regimen are similar to recommendations for adult pets.

Drontal can be given to kittens that have reached the age of 3 weeks and a body weight of 1 kg