Drontal Wormer 30 mg/7.5 mg Spot-on Solution for Small Cats
Active ingredients: Emodepside, Praziquantel
Form
Spot-on
Species
Manufacturer
Vetoquinol UK Limited
VMD MA No.
08007/5011
What it's used for
For the treatment of mixed parasitic infections in cats caused by roundworms and tapeworms of the following species: Roundworms (Nematodes) Toxocara cati (...
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Drontal Wormer 30 mg/7.5 mg Spot-on Solution for Small Cats — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.
tapeworms of the following species:
Roundworms (Nematodes)
Toxocara cati (mature adult, immature adult, larval stages L4 and L3)
Toxocara cati (larval stage L3) – treatment of queens during late pregnancy to
prevent lactogenic transmission to the offspring
Toxascaris leonina (mature adult, immature adult and larval stage L4)
Ancylostoma tubaeforme (mature adult, immature adult and larval stage L4)
Tapeworms (Cestodes)
Dipylidium caninum (mature adult and immature adult)
Taenia taeniaeformis (adult)
Echinococcus multilocularis (adult)
The recommended minimum doses are 3 mg emodepside / kg body weight and
12 mg praziquantel / kg body weight, equivalent to 0.14 ml Drontal Wormer / kg body
weight.
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Body
Weight of
Cat (kg)
Pipette size to be usedVolume (ml)Emodepside
(mg/kg bw)
Praziquantel
(mg/kg bw)
0.5 - 2.5Drontal Wormer for Small
Cats
0.35 (1 pipette)3 - 1512 - 60Cats weighing over 2.5 kg bodyweight: use the appropriate Drontal Wormer spot-on
solution for cats
For the treatment of roundworms and tapeworms a single administration per
treatment is effective.
For the treatment of queens to prevent transmission of Toxocara cati (L 3 larval stage)
through the milk to the offspring, a single administration per treatment approximately
seven days prior to expected birthing is effective.
Method of administration
Spot-on use for external application to the skin.
The cat should be accurately weighed prior to treatment to ensure that the correct
pipette size is used.
Remove one pipette from package. Hold pipette in upright position, twist and pull off
cap and use the opposite end of the cap to break the seal.
Part the fur on the cat’s neck at the base of the skull until the skin is visible. Place the
tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze firmly several times to empty the contents
directly onto the skin. Application on the base of the skull will minimise the ability of
the cat to lick the product off.
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Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of
the excipients.
transient neurological disorders such as ataxia (unsteady or stumbling gait) or
tremor may occur in very rare cases. These effects are thought to occur as a result
of the cat licking the application site immediately after treatment. In very rare cases
following administration of the product transient alopecia (hair loss), pruritus
(itchiness) and/or inflammation were observed at the application site. In very rare
occasions, behavioural disorders, such as hyperactivity, anxiety and vocalisation
may occur. Anorexia and lethargy have been reported in very rare occasions.
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).
the efficacy of the product. Treated animals therefore should not be bathed until the
solution has dried.
Parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following
frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
Special precautions for use in animals
Apply only to the skin surface and on intact skin. Do not administer orally or
parenterally.
Avoid the treated cat or other cats in the household licking the site of application
while it is wet.
There is limited experience on the use of the product in sick and debilitated animals.
Therefore the product should not be administered to these animals.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
This product can be irritating to the skin and eyes.
Care should be taken to avoid the contents of the pipette coming into contact with the
skin, eyes and mouth, including hand-to-mouth and hand-to-eye contact.
Avoid direct contact with application area while it is wet. Keep children away
from treated animals during that time.
In case of accidental contact with the skin or eyes, wash off any skin contamination
immediately with soap and water.
Rinse the affected eyes thoroughly with clean, fresh water.
People with known hypersensitivity to praziquantel should avoid contact with the
product.
If skin or eye symptoms persist, or in case of accidental ingestion, seek medical
advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Care should be taken not to allow children to have prolonged intensive contact (for
example, by sleeping) with treated cats during the first 24 hours after application of
the product.
Do not smoke, eat or drink during application.
Wash hands after use.
The solvent in this product may stain certain materials including leather, fabrics,
plastics and finished surfaces. Allow the application site to dry before permitting
contact with such materials.
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Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. As Echinococcosis is a notifiable
disease to the OIE, specific guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the
safeguard of persons, need to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.
P-glycoprotein substrates/inhibitors (for example, ivermectin and other antiparasitic
macrocyclic lactones, erythromycin, prednisolone and cyclosporine) could give rise to
pharmacokinetic drug interactions. The potential clinical consequences of such
interactions have not been investigated. If your cat is receiving any medications,
please contact your vet to discuss this before applying the product. Similarly, please
inform your vet that you are using this product if s/he provides your cat with any
medication.
Store below 25°C.
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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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