DRONCIT TAPEWORMER FOR DOGS AND CATS

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

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Patient Information leaflet (PIL)

20-02-2023

Summary of Product characteristics (SPC)

01-07-2013

Active ingredient:

PRAZIQUANTEL

Available from:

VETOQUINOL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

praziquantel(50mg/Tb)

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL TABLET

Composition:

PRAZIQUANTEL ANTHELMINTIC Active 50.0 mg/Tb

Units in package:

100 Tabs; 104 tablets; 2 tablets; 24 tablets; 48 tablets; 6 tablets

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Manufactured by:

BAYER AUSTRALIA

Therapeutic group:

Therapeutic area:

PARASITICIDES

Therapeutic indications:

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: CAT: [TAPEWORM - DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM, TAPEWORM - TAENIA TAENIAEFORMIS, ZIPPER TAPEWORM - SPIROMETRA ERINACEI]; DOG: [FALSE HYDATID TAPEWORM-TAENIA HYDATIGENA, HYDATID TAPEWORM, SHEEP MEASLES TAPEWORM - TAENIA OVIS, TAPEWORM - DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM, TAPEWORM - TAENIA PISIFORMIS, ZIPPER TAPEWORM - SPIROMETRA ERINACEI]; Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: CAT: [TAPEWORM - DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM, TAPEWORM - TAENIA TAENIAEFORMIS, ZIPPER TAPEWORM - SPIROMETRA ERINACEI]; DOG: [FALSE HYDATID TAPEWORM-TAENIA HYDATIGENA, HYDATID TAPEWORM, SHEEP MEASLES TAPEWORM - TAENIA OVIS, TAPEWORM - DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM, TAPEWORM - TAENIA PISIFORMIS, ZIPPER TAPEWORM - SPIROMETRA ERINACEI]; For the control of tapeworms in dogs and cats including the hydatid tapeworm in dogs.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

DRONCIT TAPEWORMER FOR DOGS AND CATS
51272/135494
Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
Label Name:
DRONCIT TAPEWORMER FOR DOGS AND CATS
Signal Headings:
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Constituent
Statements:
50 mg/Tablet PRAZIQUANTEL
Claims:
For the control of tapeworms in dogs and cats including the hydatid
tapeworm in dogs.
Droncit is recommended for the control of tapeworm in dogs and cats
including:
Dogs
Common flea tapeworm (
Dipylidium caninum
)
Hydatid tapeworm (
Echinococcus granulosus
)
Sheep measle tapeworm (
Taenia ovis
)
False hydatid tapeworm (
Taenia hydatigena
)
Rabbit tapeworm (
Taenia pisiformis)
Zipper tapeworm (
Spirometra erinacei
)
Cats
Common flea tapeworm (
Diplyidium caninum
)
Cat tapeworm (
Taenia taeniaeformis
)
Zipper tapeworm (
Spirometra erinacei)
If worm problems persist, consult a veterinarian.
Net Contents:
2 tablets
6 tablets
24 tablets
48 tablets
100 tablets
104 tablets
Directions for Use:
Restraints: RLP APPROVED
Contraindications:
Precautions:
Side Effects:
Dosage and
Administration:
DRONCIT should be given as a single dose by mouth. Fasting prior to
dosing is NOT
nec
e
ssary. Weigh animals before treatment.
Dosage 5 mg/kg (except
Spirometra erinacei
).
Dogs
1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight.
Cats
1/2 tablet per 5 kg bodyweight.
Dosage for
Spirometra erinacei
: 20 mg/kg
Dogs and Cats: 1 tablet 2.5 kg bodyweight (see note in leaflet).
Hydatid Tapeworm: Dogs should not be fed, or allowed to feed on, offal
from any species.
Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks. It is important
to ensure that the
dog does not eat offal in order to break the life cycle of the Hydatid
tapeworm. Do not allow
access to the carcase of any dead animals.
Other tapeworms: Treat every 3 months.
NOTE:
If the animal is still passing segments after a normal treatment,
these probably belong to
Spirometra erinacei
which belongs to a very different family of tapeworms. It requires 4
times the normal dose of DRONCIT for removal.
General Directions:
SAFETY
DRONCIT is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-purging. It

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

A18170/07/AUS

DRONCIT TAPEWORMER FOR DOGS AND CATS

SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION, CONTACTS

Bayer Australia Ltd
875 Pacific Highway
Pymble NSW 2073

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
1800 033 111
24 hour Emergency Service Australia Wide, Toll Free

CONTACT POINT (FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS)
Animal Health Division
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (02) 9391-6000

Product Name
DRONCIT TAPEWORMER FOR DOGS AND CATS

Product Use
Intestinal tapewormer for dogs and cats.

Other Names
Praziquantel

Creation Date
25
th
June 2003

Revision Date
24 June 2013 (SDS is current for 5 years from this date).

SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS
Risk Phrases
None
Safety Phrases
None

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION
INGREDIENTS
CAS NO
PROPORTION
Praziquantel*
55268-74-1
7.57%
(50 mg/tab)
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous
-
92.43%
(610 mg/tab)
*Praziquantel is 2-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino (2,1-a)
isoquinolin-4-one.

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SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Label Regulated First
Aid Statement
Nil
General
Remove victim from contaminated area. If there is a risk of
unconsciousness, position and transport in
a stable lateral position.
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Scheduled Poisons
Poisons Information Centres in each State capital city can
provide
additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Phone 131126.
Inhalation
Inhalation of this product will not occur.
Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention if required.
Eye contact
Flush eye immediately�

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