Droncit Tablets single

SKU: 2407802

Droncit 50 mg Tablet is an oral tapeworm treatment for dogs and cats. Each tablet contains 50 mg of praziquantel, an active ingredient specifically used to treat susceptible tapeworm infections. It is a targeted tapewormer rather than a broad-spectrum allwormer.

Active Ingredient

• Praziquantel – 50 mg per tablet

Praziquantel is effective against common tapeworm species affecting dogs and cats, including Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species.

Key Features

• Single tablet – Convenient single-dose format.

• 50 mg praziquantel – Provides a targeted tapeworm treatment.

• For dogs and cats – Suitable for both species when used according to the appropriate dosage.

• Oral administration – Can be given directly by mouth or with food.

• Treats tapeworms – Designed specifically for tapeworm control.

• Easy to administer – Tablet can be given immediately before or with a meal.

• Scored tablet – Can be divided when a half-tablet dose is required.

Tapeworms Controlled

Droncit is indicated for susceptible tapeworm infections, including:

• Dipylidium caninum — common flea tapeworm

• Taenia ovis

• Taenia pisiformis

• Taenia hydatigena

• Taenia taeniaeformis in cats

• Echinococcus granulosus where applicable

In New Zealand, Hydatid tapeworm has been eradicated since 2002, so the NZ dosing instructions differ from the Australian packaging dose.

New Zealand Dosage

For general tapeworm treatment in New Zealand, the recommended dose is 1 tablet per 20 kg bodyweight (2.5 mg/kg):

Droncit is administered as a single oral dose and may be given immediately before or with a meal.

Important: Tapeworm Only

Droncit is specifically a tapeworm treatment. It does not provide the same broad intestinal-worm coverage as an allwormer containing additional active ingredients.

For routine broad-spectrum worming, the manufacturer recommends products such as Drontal or Milbemax where appropriate.

Flea-Related Reinfection

The common flea tapeworm, Dipylidium caninum, can be transmitted through infected fleas. If a pet has fleas, treating the tapeworm without addressing the flea infestation can result in reinfection.

Effective flea control for the pet and its environment is therefore important when flea tapeworm is involved.

Product Specifications

Dimensions

Approximate tablet dimensions:

• Diameter: approximately 1 cm

• Thickness: approximately 0.3 cm

Tablet and packaging dimensions can vary slightly depending on the product version.

Ingredients

Active ingredient:

• Praziquantel — 50 mg per tablet

Other formulation ingredients may vary by registered market/product version. A current UK product specification, for example, lists lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K-25, sodium lauryl sulphate, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica and maize starch as excipients.

Storage & Handling

Store according to the instructions on the product packaging. Keep tablets out of reach of children and animals, and wash hands after administering the medication.

Note: Droncit should be used according to the New Zealand product label or veterinary advice, particularly when determining the dose for your pet.