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NFA-VPS Over the Counter Companion Animal

Strantel 230/20 mg Flavoured Film-coated Tablets for Cats

Active ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd

VMD MA No.

08749/3017

What it's used for

Tapeworms: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis, Echinococcus multilocularis.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Strantel 230/20 mg Flavoured Film-coated Tablets for Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Tapeworms: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia taeniaeformis, Echinococcus
multilocularis.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately
as possible.
Dosage
The recommended dose is: 20 mg/kg pyrantel (57.5 mg/kg pyrantel embonate)
and 5 mg/kg praziquantel in a single administration. This is equivalent to 1
tablet per 4 kg bodyweight.
Body weightTablets1.0 - 2.0 kg.½ 2.1 - 4.0 kg.14.1 - 6.0 kg.1 ½ 6.1 - 8.0 kg.2
The tablet should be given directly to the cat, but if necessary can be disguised
in food.
In ascarid infestation, especially in kittens, complete elimination cannot be
expected, so a risk of infection for humans can persist. Repeat treatments
should, therefore, be carried out with a suitable roundworm product at 14 day
intervals until 2-3 weeks after weaning. If signs of disease persist or appear,
consult a veterinary surgeon.
Do not use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
Cats.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring
of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a
veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local
representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting
system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
Fleas serve as intermediate hosts for one common type of tapeworm –
Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworm infestation is certain to reoccur unless control
of intermediate hosts such as fleas, mice, etc. is undertaken.
If there is a risk for re-infestation, the advice of a veterinarian should be sought
regarding the need for and the frequency of repeat administration in cats. Local
epidemiological information and the living conditions of the cat should be taken
into account. It is also important to remove sources of possible re-infection such
as fleas and mice.
Parasitic resistance to a certain class of anthelmintics can occur after frequent
and repeated use of an anthelmintic from this class.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
As the tablets are flavoured, they should be stored in a safe place out of the
reach of animals. Animals in a poor condition or heavily infested, which can be
manifested by symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, presence of parasites in
faeces and vomit, poor hair condition, should be examined by a veterinarian
prior to the product administration. For severely debilitated or heavily infested
cats, use only according to a benefit/risk assessment by the responsible
veterinarian.
AN: 03371/2022 & 02658/2022
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals:
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to
the cat, or by adding them to the cat’s food, should wash their hands
afterwards.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions:
Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans. As Echinococcosis is a
notifiable disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH),
specific guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the safeguard of
persons, need to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.
Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
Not applicable.

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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