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Drontal Plus XL Flavour Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredients: Febantel, Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Vetoquinol UK Limited

VMD MA No.

08007/5044

What it's used for

For the control of the following roundworms and tapeworms in adult dogs: Ascarids:Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina immature forms). Hookworms:Uncinaria s...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Drontal Plus XL Flavour Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

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

For the control of the following roundworms and tapeworms in adult dogs:
Ascarids:Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina
immature forms).
Hookworms:Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum
(adults)
Whipworms:Trichuris vulpis (adults)Tapeworms:Echinococcus Taenia Dipylidium
caninum (adult and immature forms).

Revised: November 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02370/2025Page 2 of 6
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
In very rare cases slight and transient digestive tract disorders such as vomiting
and/or diarrhoea may occur. In individual cases these signs can be
accompanied by nonspecific signs such as lethargy, anorexia or hyperactivity.
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.
Since it contains praziquantel, the product is effective against
multilocularis,
common in some European countries. As a precautionary measure to prevent
establishment of
all dogs entering the country be treated with praziquantel.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
Any part-used tablets should be discarded.
Do not exceed the stated dose when treating pregnant bitches.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to animals
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice and show package leaflet
to the physician.
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablet directly to a
dog or by adding it to the dog’s food, should wash their hands afterwards.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine.
Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds is not recommended.

Revised: November 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02370/2025Page 3 of 6
Do not store above 25ºC.
Any part used tablets should be discarded
ExcipientsArtificial beef flavour Irradiated408.0
For the full list of excipients, see section

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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