Droncit

Generic name: praziquantel injection
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Injectable Cestocide

For Dogs And Cats

56.8 mg/mL Solution

CAUTION:

Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

DESCRIPTION:

Droncit Injectable Cestocide is a clear solution containing 56.8 milligrams of praziquantel per mL which has been formulated for subcutaneous or intramuscular use in dogs and cats for removal of cestodes (tapeworms).

INDICATIONS:

Droncit (praziquantel) Injectable Cestocide 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.

ACTION:

Droncit (praziquantel) is absorbed, metabolized in the liver and excreted via the bile into the digestive tract where its cestocidal activity is exerted.1 Following exposure to praziquantel, the tapeworm loses its ability to resist digestion by the mammalian host. Because of this, whole tapeworms, including the scolex, are very rarely passed after administration of praziquantel. It is common to see only disintegrated and partially digested pieces of tapeworms in the stool. The majority of tapeworms killed are digested and are not found in the feces.

USE DIRECTIONS:

Droncit (praziquantel) Injectable Cestocide may be administered by either the subcutaneous or intramuscular route to dogs and cats. The recommended dosage of praziquantel varies according to body weight. Smaller animals require a relatively larger dosage. The optimum dosage for each individual animal will be achieved by utilizing the following dosage schedule.

DOGS AND PUPPIES†

Dogs:

5 lbs. and under 0.3 mL

6-10 lbs. 0.5 mL

11-25 lbs. 1.0 mL

over 25 lbs. 0.2 mL /5 lbs.
body weight to a
maximum of 3 mL

† Not intended for use in puppies less than four (4) weeks of age.

CATS AND KITTENS††

Cats:

Under 5 lbs. 0.2 mL