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Drontal Cat Tablets:  Dosage and administration
 
 
Drontal Cat Tablets
Dosage and administration
Dosage
The recommended dose rates are 57.5 mg/kg pyrantel embonate and 5 mg/kg praziquantel. This is equivalent to one Drontal Cat Tablets per 4 kg bodyweight and 1 Drontal Cat XL Tablets per 6 kg bodyweight.
See dosage chart below for examples:
Weight of Cat
No of Drontal Cat Tablets
No of Drontal Cat XL Tablets
up to 2 kg
0.5
-
> 2 kg up to 4 kg
1
-
> 4 kg up to 6 kg
-
1
> 6 kg up to 8 kg
2
  
> 8 kg up to 10 kg
1
plus
1
Administration and Duration of Treatment
For single oral administration. The tablets should be given directly to the animal, but if necessary can be disguised in food.
Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
Not to be used during pregnancy but may be used during lactation.
           
 
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  Date updated: 2 November 2005