FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
Pyrantel possibly may affect the gastrointestinal system. Handle with care.
FIRST AID:
For advice contact the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764766) or a doctor immediately.

DRONTAL® ALLWORMER FOR CATS 4KG is for the CONTROL OF REINFESTATION

control of all gastrointestinal worms including Roundworm, Hookworm:
tapeworms in cats: Hookworms are usually transmitted to kittens through
the mother’s milk and it is difficult to prevent this
Roundworms
transmission. Both hookworms and roundworms are
Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina
also transmitted by eggs and larvae on the ground
Hookworms
while roundworm can infect cats through rats and mice.
Ancylostoma braziliense*, Uncinaria stenocephala*
The eggs of roundworm are very resistant and may
Tapeworms
survive in soil for years so regular treatment to prevent
Dipylidium caninum (common flea tapeworm) Taenia
environmental contamination with eggs is essential.
taeniaeformis.
Kittens under 6 months and pregnant and lactating
*Not recognised as clinically significant in cats in
queens produce excessive quantities of worm eggs and
New Zealand.
therefore require more attention to worm control.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Tapeworm:
DRONTAL IS GIVEN AS A SINGLE DOSE BY MOUTH.
Because these worms infest cats through a carrier
It is essential to weigh cats before treatment.
host, reinfestation can be delayed or controlled by
There is no need to interfere with normal feeding.
preventing access to common carrier hosts such as
DOSAGE rats, mice and fleas. A good flea control programme
Worms, if present, may not appear in the droppings will help control flea tapeworm.
after treatment, or may not appear for up to 48
COMPATIBILITY
hours after treatment. DRONTAL is given as a single
DRONTAL may be combined with other treatments, such
dose by mouth. The tablet is best administered as
as ADVANTAGE® for flea control.
whole portions rather than crushed in feed since
praziquantel gives it a bitter taste. DRONTAL may be SAFETY
given on an empty stomach or at feeding times. DRONTAL offers gentle, effective control of worms. It
may be given to all cats including old animals, young
Bodyweight Tablets kittens, pregnant queens and show animals.

For Cats 4kg

2kg and under ½ A small number of oriental breed cats may show
transient lethargy and incoordination. Recovery is
2.1kg – 4kg 1 always complete within 24 hours and no specific
4.1kg – 6kg 1½ treatment is required.
6.1kg – 8kg 2
DOSING TIPS
STORAGE
Store below 3OoC (Room temperature) Kills all gastrointestinal worms: Roundworm,
Cats are dosed according to weight so weigh your
cat before each treatment.
DRONTAL ALLWORMER FOR CATS 4KG is registered
pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. A7042.
Hookworm and Tapeworm
RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS See www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm for registration
conditions.
(including the Common Flea Tapeworm)
Worms often reinfest cats so it is necessary to treat the
cat and reduce environmental contamination by daily
disposal of droppings where possible. Also control
intermediate hosts, eg. fleas, rats and mice. This
table summarises treatment recommendations: Bayer New Zealand, Argus Place, Hillcrest,
North Shore City, 0627. Phone: (09) 443 3093.
Pregnant/Lactating
KITTENS ADULTS
Queens DRONTAL®, DRONCIT® and ADVANTAGE® are
Treat at Every 3 Prior to mating, 10 trademarks of Bayer AG Leverkusen. DRONCIT
4, 6, 8, 12 months days before kittening ACVM No. A2919. ADVANTAGE ACVM No. A7522.
weeks; and 2 and 4 weeks
Batch No:
then 3 after kittening. Then
monthly every 3 months. Expiry:

These recommendations are of a general nature. In

specific instances where infestation is particularly
heavy, or many cats are housed together, a veterinary
surgeon should be consulted. Flea tapeworms can Each tablet contains:
reinfect cats and begin producing segments 2-3 weeks One tablet per 4kg cat
230mg pyrantel embonate
after treatment. If segments reappear before the bodyweight.
next DRONTAL treatment is due, either retreat with and 20mg praziquantel.
DRONTAL ALLWORMER FOR CATS or use DRONCIT® as
an intermediate tapeworm only treatment.

2 TABLETS