Drontal Cat Tablets (Ellipsoid) — Each
VETOQUINOL ANIMAL HEALTH
Drontal Cat Tablets (Ellipsoid) — Each from VETOQUINOL ANIMAL HEALTH is supplied as a film-coated tablet.
Please note this product is for ONE dose only (one pipette, one tablet or one vial).
If you would like to purchase the full box or a custom number of doses, please select this quantity using the option below. We hope by giving you the option of selecting individual doses, you can purchase your pet's medications in a flexible and accessible system.
LEGAL CLASSIFICATION:NFA-VPS
THIS MEDICINE REQUIRES A PRESCRIPTION.
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Post-Authorisation Assessment Report: PAAR (PDF)
Active Ingredient(s)
Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate
Pack & Presentation
Form: Film-coated tablet · Pack size: PK 96
Suitable Species
Cats
Regulatory Information
- Legal category: NFA-VPS
- Marketing authorisation holder: Vetoquinol UK Ltd. Steadings Barn, Pury Hill Business Park. Towcester. NN12 7LS Further information An anthelmintic active against gastrointestinal roundworms and tapeworms. ATC VetCode: QP52 AA51. Pharmacotherapeutic Group: Anthelmintics, Praziquantel combinations. The product contains two active ingredients, pyrantel embonate (pamoate) a tetrahydropyrimidine derivative and praziquantel a partially hydrogenated pyrazino-isoquinoline derivative, used widely as an anthelmintic for both human and veterinary use. Pyrantel acts as a cholinergic agonist. Its mode of action is to stimulate nicotinic cholinergic receptors of the parasite, induce spastic paralysis and thereby allow expulsion from the gastrointestinal (GI) system by peristalsis. Praziquantel is very rapidly absorbed and distributed throughout the parasite. Both in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that praziquantel causes severe damage to the parasite integument, resulting in contraction and paralysis. There is an almost instantaneous tetanic contraction of the parasite musculature and a rapid vacuolisation of the syncytial tegument. This rapid contraction has been explained by changes in divalent cation fluxes, especially calcium. In this fixed combination product, the pyrantel is active against the following ascarids: Toxocara cati, and Toxascaris leonina; the praziquantel is effective against tapeworms, in particular Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. The product has been shown to be efficacious in the control of hookworms Ancylostoma tubaeforme and A. braziliense and the tapeworm Joyeuxiella pasqualei, none of which occur naturally in cats in the UK but may occasionally be found in imported animals. Praziquantel is effective against Echinococcus multilocularis. E. multilocularis does not occur in the UK but is becoming more common in some European countries. As a precautionary measure to prevent establishment of E. multilocularis in the UK, it is recommended that all dogs and cats entering the country be treated with praziquantel.
- MA number: GB: Drontal® Cat Film-coated Tablets Vm 08007/5054 GB: Drontal® Cat XL Film-coated Tablets Vm 08007/5066 UK (NI): Drontal® Cat Film-coated Tablets Vm 08007/4162 (EXPIRED) UK (NI): Drontal® Cat XL Film-coated Tablets Vm 08007/4163 (EXPIRED)
Important Notice
The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not replace the advice of a qualified veterinary surgeon. Always follow the directions provided on the product packaging and by your veterinary practice. If your animal's condition does not improve, worsens, or any side effects occur, contact your veterinary surgeon immediately.
