Drontal Plus Tablets, 136 mg (dogs 45+ lbs)

Broad-Spectrum Deworming Tablets for Dogs

Product Description

Drontal Plus Taste Tabs are chewable, broad-spectrum deworming tablets formulated for dogs. They contain praziquantel, pyrantel pamoate, and febantel, and are indicated for eliminating tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. The scored tablets allow accurate dosing and are designed to be palatable for most dogs. Fasting is not required before or after administration.

Please note: The product may be dispensed in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial. Manufacturer packaging images are shown for reference only.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Parasite Coverage: Effectively removes tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms in dogs as indicated on the label.
• Triple-Action Formula: Combines praziquantel, pyrantel pamoate, and febantel, each with a distinct mechanism of action.
• Single-Dose Therapy: Administered once orally according to the dog’s body weight.
• Highly Palatable: Palatability studies show that more than 89% of dogs voluntarily consume the tablets.
• No Fasting Required: Regular feeding routines can be maintained before and after treatment.

Ingredients

Composition Table

How to Use

Recommended Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Guidelines

• Confirm Parasites: Verify the presence of intestinal parasites through laboratory fecal testing before initiating treatment.
• Accurate Weighing: Determine the dog’s body weight carefully to ensure correct dosing.
• Single Oral Dose: Administer one dose based on the labeled weight guidelines.
• Administration Options: Tablets may be offered by hand, given directly into the mouth, or mixed with a small portion of food.
• No Fasting Necessary: Withholding food before or after treatment is neither required nor advised.
• Prescription Only: Federal law restricts this product for use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Disclaimer: The above dosing details are provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian prior to starting or modifying any medication or supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Pregnancy Advisory: Due to the potential risk of fetal abnormalities, do not administer to pregnant dogs.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Not suitable for puppies younger than three weeks.
• Minimum Weight Limit: Do not use in dogs weighing less than two pounds.
• Hygiene Protocol: Strict hygiene measures must be followed when handling dogs suspected of multilocularis infection.
• Proper Fecal Disposal: Eggs may continue to be shed post-treatment; feces should be incinerated, autoclaved, or appropriately disinfected.

Possible Side Effects

• Vomiting: Observed in some dogs during laboratory safety evaluations.
• Loose or Watery Stools: Reported in limited study cases.
• Bloody or Mucoid Stool: Rare occurrences documented in puppies.
• Liver Enzyme Elevation: Temporary increases in certain liver enzymes noted at higher dosage levels.

Storage Instructions

• Temperature Control: Store at or below 77°F (25°C).
• Secure Packaging: Keep whole or partial unblistered tablets in a tightly sealed container.
• Child Safety: Always keep out of reach of children.

Shipping & Returns

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which parasites does Drontal Plus eliminate in dogs?

Ans: Drontal Plus is indicated for the removal of tapeworms such as Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus, and Echinococcus multilocularis. It is also labeled to treat hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms when administered according to veterinary direction.

Q2: How should Drontal Plus be given to my dog?

Ans: The tablet is administered orally as a single dose based on body weight. It may be hand-fed, placed directly in the dog’s mouth, or mixed with a small quantity of food. Fasting before or after dosing is not required.

Q3: Is Drontal Plus safe for pregnant dogs?

Ans: No. Use in pregnant animals is not recommended. Studies involving higher doses of febantel and praziquantel during early pregnancy showed increased risks of abortion and fetal abnormalities. Safety in pregnant dogs has not been fully tested.

Q4: Does Drontal Plus treat Echinococcus multilocularis?

Ans: Yes. Drontal Plus is indicated for the removal and control of Echinococcus multilocularis. Laboratory studies demonstrated 100% efficacy at the recommended dose. In endemic regions, retreatment every 21 to 26 days may be advised.

Q5: What side effects are associated with Drontal Plus?

Ans: Clinical field studies reported no drug-related adverse effects in treated dogs. Laboratory safety evaluations noted occasional vomiting, watery stools, or bloody or mucoid stools. Higher-dose studies showed mild gastrointestinal signs and temporary liver enzyme elevations.