Key Specifications & Active Ingredients
- Pyrantel Embonate (345 mg): Targets and paralyzes roundworms (Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms, forcing them out through natural waste elimination.
- Praziquantel (30 mg): Highly effective at breaking down and eliminating tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis).
Safety Restrictions & Side Effects
- Age Limit: Do not administer to kittens younger than 6 weeks of age.
- Pregnancy: This medication is not intended for use during pregnancy but is safe for lactating queens.
- Drug Interactions: Never combine Drontal with any deworming treatments containing piperazine, as they can counteract each other.
- Potential Side Effects: Adverse effects are extremely rare but can occasionally manifest as temporary digestive issues like hypersalivation (drooling) or vomiting.
Dosage & Administration Guide
The recommended dosing rate is 1 tablet per 6 kg (13.2 lbs) of body weight. Weight must be determined accurately prior to dosing:
| Cat Weight Range |
Drontal Cat XL Required Dosage |
| 4.0 kg to 6.0 kg |
1 tablet |
| 6.1 kg to 12.0 kg |
2 tablets |
- How to administer: The tablets can be placed directly into the back of your cat's mouth or conveniently disguised inside a small amount of food. It can be given with or without food.
- Frequency: As a routine preventive measure, adult cats are typically treated every 3 to 4 months.
