Droncit Tablets 50 mg
Active ingredient: Praziquantel
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Vetoquinol SA
VMD MA No.
06462/3006
What it's used for
For the treatment of adult tapeworms of dogs and cats. The tablets are effective against both immature and mature forms of adult tapeworms in both dogs and...
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Droncit Tablets 50 mg — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.
effective against both immature and mature forms of adult tapeworms in both
dogs and cats.
The product is a highly effective treatment against all the common species of
tapeworm infecting dogs and cats in the United Kingdom and Ireland
including
multiceps, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia taeniaeformis,
caninum.
4.4)
Do not administer to unweaned puppies and kittens, as such animals are
rarely infected with tapeworms.
Revised: July 2025
AN: 01034/2025Page 2 of 5
Dipylidium caninum
animal and its housing should be carried out at the same time. Unless flea
control is complete an infected flea population may survive: i.e. re-treatment
of the animal may be necessary.
As a precautionary measure to prevent the establishment of
multilocula
entering the country be treated with praziquantel.
i) Special precautions for use in animals
Any part used tablets should be discarded.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to animals
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to
an animal or adding them to the animal’s food should wash their hands
afterwards.
None known.
Store in a dry place
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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