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AVM-GSL Over the Counter Companion Animal

Droncit Spot-on 20 mg Solution

Active ingredient: Praziquantel

Form

Spot-on

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

Vetoquinol UK Limited

VMD MA No.

08007/5026

What it's used for

For the treatment of tapeworms of cats. The product is effective against mature and immature forms of Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species. The product is...

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Clinical information

Droncit Spot-on 20 mg Solution — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of tapeworms of cats. The product is effective
against mature and immature forms of Dipylidium caninum and Taenia
species. The product is also effective against Echinococcus
multilocularis.
Do not use on cats weighing less than 1 kg bodyweight.
In very rare cases, a transient local reaction, such as scurf, mild
exudation, alopecia (hair loss), scab, erythema (reddening), and
pruritus (itching) may be observed at the application site following
treatment.
The product is bitter tasting and salivation may occasionally occur if the
cat licks the application site immediately after treatment. This is not a
sign of intoxication and disappears after a short time without treatment.

Revised: Augus 2025
MA split from NI MA following AN: 01244/2025
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following
convention: - very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated
displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals
treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals
treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including
isolated reports).
Do not allow recently treated animals to groom each other.

Revised: Augus 2025
MA split from NI MA following AN: 01244/2025

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Care should be taken to avoid the contents of the tube coming into
contact with the eyes or mouth of the user or recipient animal.
For external use only.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to animals
Laboratory studies in rabbits and rats with the excipient N-methyl
pyrrolidone have shown evidence of foetotoxic effects. The veterinary
medicinal product should not be administered by pregnant women and
women suspected of being pregnant. Personal protective equipment
consisting of gloves should be worn when handling the veterinary
medicinal product by women of childbearing age.
This product can be irritant to the skin and eyes.
Care should be taken to prevent contact of the solution with the skin or
eyes.
If contact with the skin occurs, wash off any skin contamination with
soap and water immediately.
If accidental contact occurs with the eyes, flush the affected eyes
thoroughly with clean fresh water.
In the event of skin or eye contact, seek medical advice if irritation
persists and show the Doctor this package.
Do not stroke or groom animals until area of application is dry (typically
around 1 hour after application).
Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Do not eat, drink or smoke during application.
Store away from food, drink or animal feedingstuffs.
iii) Other precautions
None.
interaction
No incompatibility has been observed between this product at the
recommended dose and a range of common veterinary treatments.
Store away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Do not use after expiry date.
Not applicable as the product is not indicated for the treatment of food
producing animals.

Revised: Augus 2025
MA split from NI MA following AN: 01244/2025
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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