Droncit® (praziquantel)

Easy, effective tapeworm deworming for dogs or cats in an injectable or oral tablet form.

Why Choose Droncit?

Tapeworms in dogs and cats are a common concern for pet owners. Droncit Injectable and Droncit Tablets are effective ways to remove tapeworms from dogs and cats.

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    Removes the tapeworm species transmitted by fleas (Dipylidium caninum)

  • For use in dogs over 4 weeks of age and in cats over 6 weeks of age

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    Easy, effective way to remove common tapeworms in dogs and cats

Dosing Information

Injectable for dogs*

Species - Dog weight:
lbs - 5 lbs and under
lbs - 6-10 lbs
lbs - 11-25 lbs
lbs - Over 25 lbs
Species - Administer:
lbs - 0.3 mL
lbs - 0.5 mL
lbs - 1.0 mL
lbs - 0.2 mL/5 lbs body weight to a max of 3 mL

Injectable for cats

Species - Cat weight:
lbs - Under 5 lbs
lbs - 5-10 lbs
lbs - 11 lbs and over
lbs - -
Species - Administer:
lbs - 0.2 mL
lbs - 0.4 mL
lbs - 0.6 mL max
lbs - -

Tablets for cats and kittens

Species - Cat weight:
lbs - 4 lbs and under
lbs - 5-11 lbs
lbs - Over 11 lbs
lbs - -
Species - Administer:
lbs - ½ tablet
lbs - 1 tablet
lbs - 1 ½ tablets
lbs - -

Tablets for dogs and puppies*

Species - Dog weight:
lbs - 5 lbs and under
lbs - 6-10 lbs
lbs - 11-15 lbs
lbs - 16-30 lbs
lbs - 31-45 lbs
lbs - 46-60 lbs
lbs - Over 60 lbs
Species - Administer:
lbs - ½ tablet
lbs - 1 tablet
lbs - 1 ½ tablets
lbs - 2 tablets
lbs - 3 tablets
lbs - 4 tablets
lbs - 5 tablets max

*Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

†Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

Droncit FAQs

For complete directions for use and safety information read product label.


DRONCIT INJECTABLE INDICATIONS

Droncit (praziquantel) is indicated for the removal of the following canine and/or feline cestodes. Dogs: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus and for the removal and control of Echinococcus multilocularis.

Cats: Taenia taeniaeformis and Dipylidium caninum.

DRONCIT INJECTABLE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age or cats less than 6 weeks of age. For complete directions for use and safety information read product label.

DRONCIT FOR DOGS INDICATIONS

Droncit (praziquantel tablets) 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.

DRONCIT FOR DOGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Keep out of the reach of children. Not for human use. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. For complete directions for use and safety information read product label.


DRONCIT FOR CATS INDICATIONS

Droncit (praziquantel tablets) are indicated for the removal of the following feline cestodes: Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

DRONCIT FOR CATS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Keep out of the reach of children. Not for human use. Not intended for kittens less than six weeks of age. For complete directions for use and safety information read product label.

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