Praziquantel
Drontal is a brand-name veterinary deworming medication formulated for dogs and cats. It is used to eliminate and control common intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. The medication is typically administered as oral tablets and is often prescribed as part of routine parasite control programs for pets.
Drontal is a veterinary dewormer for dogs and cats that treats intestinal parasites including tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 892306
- Generic
- Drontal
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Drontal is used to treat and control intestinal worm infections in dogs and cats, including tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia species), roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis). It is commonly used in routine deworming protocols and for treating confirmed parasitic infections.
The active ingredients in Drontal work by disrupting the parasite's ability to function—praziquantel causes paralysis and death of tapeworms by damaging their skin (tegument), while other compounds in the formulation affect roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms through different mechanisms that lead to their elimination from the intestinal tract.
Drontal is formulated specifically for animal use and should not be given to humans. Dosage is based on the pet's weight, and the correct formulation (dog or cat specific) should be used. Side effects are uncommon but may include mild gastrointestinal upset. Consult a veterinarian for diagnosis confirmation and appropriate treatment protocols before administering this or any deworming medication to your pet.
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