What is Drontal Plus?

Drontal Plus is a broad-spectrum dewormer used in dogs to treat tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Drontal Plus is sold per tablet and requires a prescription.

For:

Dogs & Puppies (3+ weeks of age, weighing 2+ lbs)

Benefits:

• Proven to eliminate the most common intestinal parasites (tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms)
• Chewable tablets are easy to give
• Given as a single dose
• Sold per tablet

How does Drontal Plus work?

Drontal Plus' active ingredients are praziquantel, pyrantel pamoate and febantel. Praziquantel works by damaging the parasite's skin internally, so the parasite disintegrates and is removed by your pet's immune system. Pyrantel pamoate is active against hookworms and ascarids and acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, causing sudden contraction, followed by paralysis. This results in the hookworm losing its grip in the intestinal wall and is removed from your pet's system by the natural process. Febantel is active against nematode parasites, including whipworms.

Cautions:

Side effects of Drontal Plus are rare but may include vomiting, loss of appetite, or diarrhea. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any unusual or bothersome side effects that may occur.

Brand Name:

Drontal Plus (Bayer)

Generic Name:

Praziquantel (pra-zee-kwan'-tell) with pyrantel pamoate and febantel

What is the most important thing I should know about Drontal Plus?

Drontal Plus is a prescription medication FDA approved for use in dogs and puppies at least 3 weeks old and weighing at least 2 lbs. Drontal Plus is available as 22.7 mg scored chewable tablets for small dogs (2-25 lbs), 68 mg scored chewable tablets for medium dogs (26-60 lbs), and 136 mg scored chewable tablets for large dogs (45 lbs and over).

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Drontal Plus to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to this medication. Tapeworm is a zoonotic infection, meaning humans can contract tapeworm from animals. Discuss the importance of maintaining good personal hygiene.

How should Drontal Plus be given?

Give Drontal Plus exactly as directed by the veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Drontal Plus is given as a single dose. The usual dose of small tablets (22.7 mg) for dogs 2-4 lbs is 1/2 tablet, 5-7 lbs is 1 tablet, 8-12 lbs is 1 1/2 tablets, 13-18 lbs is 2 tablets and 19-25 lbs is 2 1/2 tablets. The usual dose of medium tablets (68 mg) for dogs 26-30 lbs is 1 tablet, 31-44 lbs is 1 1/2 tablets, 45-60 lbs is 2 tablets. The usual dose of large tablets (136 mg) for dogs 45-60 lbs is 1 tablet, 61-90 lbs is 1 1/2 tablets and 91-120 lbs is 2 tablets. Tablets may be mixed with food. Fasting is neither necessary nor recommended.

What are the potential side effects of Drontal Plus?

Side effects of Drontal Plus are rare but may include vomiting, loss of appetite or diarrhea. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Drontal Plus?

Drontal Plus tablets are given as a single dose.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Drontal Plus?

If you suspect an overdose, consult your veterinarian.

What should I avoid while giving Drontal Plus to my pet?

Do not give Drontal Plus to dogs allergic to it or any of the individual ingredients. Because humans can contract tapeworm from animals, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.

What other drugs will affect Drontal Plus?

Do not give Drontal Plus to your pet if already giving an alternate dewormer medication unless directed to by your veterinarian.