Complete Up To Date Information about Droncit Canine Cestocide Tablets.
NADA Number: 111-798 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Droncit® Canine Tablets (Rx) Cutter Tape-Tabs (OTC) Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets |
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| Sponsor |
Bayer Healthcare LLC, Animal Health Division |
| Sponsor Address |
P. O. Box 390 Sahwnee Mission, KS 66201 USA |
| Ingredients |
Praziquantel |
| Species |
Cat, excluding under 6 weeks age Dog and puppy, excluding under 4 weeks age |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Tablet |
| Drug Form |
Tablet |
| Dispensing Status |
RX, OTC |
| Patent Number |
4001411 4283400 |
| Exclusivity |
This supplement provides for an additional claim for the control and removal of Echinococcus multilocularis in dogs. The product is a tablet available by prescription only. |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
520.1870 Praziquantel tablets. Specifications: Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel; each cat tablet contains 23 milligrams of praziquantel. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: 5 pounds and under, 1/2 tablet (17 milligrams); 6 to 10 pounds, 1 tablet (34 milligrams); 11 to 15 pounds, 1 1/2 tablets (51 milligrams); 16 to 30 pounds, 2 tablets (68 milligrams); 31 to 45 pounds, 3 tablets (102 milligrams); 46 to 60 pounds, 4 tablets (136 milligrams); over 60 pounds, 5 tablets maximum (170 milligrams). Indications: For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis. Limitations: Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Consult your veterinarian before administering tablets to weak or debilitated animals and for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Indications: For removal of the canine cestode Echinococcus granulosus, and for removal and control of the canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cats Amount: 4 pounds and under, (11.5 milligrams); 5 to 11 pounds, (23 milligrams); over 11 pounds, (34.5 milligrams). Indications: For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. Limitations: Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. For OTC use: Consult your veterinarian before administering tablets to weak or debilitated animals and for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. |