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NFA-VPS Over the Counter Companion Animal

Drontal Dog Tasty Bone XL 525/504/175 mg Tablets

Active ingredients: Febantel, Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Vetoquinol UK Limited

VMD MA No.

08007/5004

What it's used for

Treatment of mixed infections by nematodes and cestodes of the following species: Roundworms: Ascarids (adult and late immature forms): Hookworms (adults):...

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Clinical information

Drontal Dog Tasty Bone XL 525/504/175 mg Tablets — SPC Details

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

Treatment of mixed infections by nematodes and cestodes of the following
species:
Roundworms:
Ascarids (adult and late immature forms):
Hookworms (adults):
Ancylostoma caninum
Whipworms (adults): Trichuris vulpis
Tapeworms (adult and immature forms):
Echinococcus multilocularis
Dipylidium caninum
Taenia .

Amended pages: October 2025
AN: 02196/2023Page 2 of 7
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
Do not use during the 1st and 2nd third of pregnancy (see section 4.7).
Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm - Dipylidium
caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to re-occur unless control of
intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice etc. is undertaken.

Special precautions for safe use the target species:
Parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
To minimise the risk of reinfestation and new infestation, excreta should be
collected and properly disposed of for 24 hours following treatment.
The tablets are flavoured. In order to avoid any accidental ingestion, store tablets
out of reach of the animals.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals:
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the product directly to a
dog or by adding it to the dog’s food should wash their hands afterwards.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions:
Since it contains praziquantel, the product is effective against Echinococcus spp.
which do not occur in all EU member states but are becoming more common in
some. Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. As Echinococcosis is a
notifiable disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), specific
guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the safeguard of persons, need
to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.

Amended pages: October 2025
AN: 02196/2023Page 3 of 7
The anthelmintic effects of this product and piperazine containing products may
be antagonized when the two drugs are used together.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds can lead to toxicity.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
Not applicable.
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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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