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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