For protecting dogs from different intestinal worms, Drontal Allwormer for dogs is an ultimate product. These broad-spectrum chewable anthelmintic tablets destroy various intestinal worms including roundworms, whipworms, hookworms and tapeworms. This simple to dose treatment is easy to administer in dogs. Used every 3 months, Drontal not only protects your dog from worms, it also helps protect the whole family from the harmful effects of contracting worms from your dog. Gentle and effective, Drontal is safe to use in puppies from 2 weeks of age and during pregnancy and lactation.
How does it work?
Drontal Allwormer contains three key ingredients having varied modes of action and spectra of activity. Praziquantel is active on tapeworms. Following exposure to Praziquantel, the tapeworm loses resistance to get digested by the host. Because of this, partially digested tapeworms are seen in the stool, whereas majority of them are digested and are not found in the feces.
The other ingredient Pyrantel Embonate is active against hookworms and ascarids. Pyrantel Embonate acts on the neurotransmitter acetylcholine of the nematode resulting in spastic paralysis. The natural mechanism of the intestinal tract then eliminates the parasite.
Febantel is active against nematode parasites including whipworms. Febantel rapidly gets absorbed and metabolized in the host animal. When exposed to this ingredient, the parasite’s energy metabolism is blocked, leading to energy exchange breakdown and inhibited glucose uptake. Thus, Drontal acts on multiple intestinal worms and removes them. Please Note - For Puppies this product does not control tapeworms.
Drontal Oral Suspension
For puppies:
Treat at 2, 4, 8, 12 weeks, then 4, 5, 6 months of age.
For Adults:
Treat at every 3 months.
Treat at every 6 weeks in hydatid infested locations.
For pregnant or lactating bitches:
Treat prior to mating, 10 days before whelping and 2 and 4 weeks after whelping.
Dosage
Before starting treatment consult your vet. Give dosage according to your vet’s directions.
Drontal Allwormer for small dogs and puppies
Dosage
Drontal is available in three different packs according to dog weight.
Drontal Tablets for Small Dogs
| Bodyweight | Tablets |
| 500g – 1.5kg | ½ |
| 1.6-3kg | 1 |
| 3.1-6kg | 2 |
| 6.1-10kg | 3 |
| Bodyweight | Tablets |
| 1.5 – 2.5kg | 1/4 |
| 2.6-5kg | ½ |
| 5.1-10kg | 1 |
| Over 10kg | 1 tablet for every 10kg |
| Bodyweight | Tablets |
| Up to 17 kg | ½ |
| 17.1 - 35 kg | 1 |
| 35.1 - 52 kg | 1 ½ |
| 52.1 - 70 kg | 2 |
| 70.1-87 kg | 2 ½ |
| Over 87 kg | 3 |
Contraindications
| Target species | Dogs |
| Mode of administration | Oral |
| Active Ingredients | Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate andFebantel |
| Manufacturer | Bayer |
| Brand Name | Drontal |