Droncit Spot-on Pesticide For Cats 4 Tubes 20mg

NAME
DRONCIT SPOT-ON 20 MG SPOT-ON SOLUTION FOR CATS

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Pyrazinoisoquinoline derivatives, with anthelmintic activity.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Praziquantel 20 mg / 0.5 ml.

EXCIPIENTS
Butyldroxytoluene (BHT - E321), N-methylpyrrolidone.

INDICATIONS
Anthelmintic for cats. Effective against mature and immature forms of Dipylidium caninum and Taenia spp. The spectrum of action of praziquantel covers all important species of cat tapeworms. It specifically includes all Taenia species that infest cats, Multiceps multiceps, Joyeuxiella pasqualei, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoidesspp., Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis. Praziquantel is effective against all intestinal stages of these parasites present in cats.

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Cats weighing less than 1 kg, as the tubes are not suitable for dispensing dosages suitable for cats of less than 1 kg body weight. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

USE / ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Topical use.

DOSAGE
The minimum recommended dosage is 8 mg of praziquantel / kg body weight. This dosage corresponds to 1 tube per 2.5 kg of body weight. Skin administration (spot-on). The solution is administered through the tube, which makes application easy and safe. Remove one tube from the package. Hold the tube upright, unscrew and remove the cap. Use the inverted cap to twist and remove the seal from the tube. With two fingers, part the fur on the back of the neck, immediately behind the head, so that the skin is visible. Holding the tube in a vertical position, place the tip on the skin and, pressing several times, apply all the contents on the affected area. It is especially important to apply the dose to an area that the animal cannot lick. Only treatment.

STORAGE
After opening the blister, store the unused pipette in the dark.

WARNINGS
In the home environment, do not let the treated cat or other cats lick the application area after the treatment. If this happens immediately after application, since the product has a bitter taste, salivation may occasionally occur. This is not a sign of intoxication and disappears spontaneously shortly after, without treatment. Prevent the newly treated animal from coming into contact with children. For external use only. The medicine can 'be irritating to the eyes. Be careful to prevent the contents of the tube from coming into contact with the eyes of the animal being treated. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals: the product can be irritating to the skin and eyes. Wear gloves and goggles during treatment. Avoid contact with the skin. In case of accidental contamination, wash with soap and water. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Absolutely avoid any contact of the solution with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not eat, drink or smoke during application. Do not swallow. Overdose: it can lead to mild skin reactions which disappear spontaneously in a few days.

WAITING TIME
Not relevant.

TARGET SPECIES
Cats.

INTERACTIONS
Do not administer simultaneously with other drugs.

DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION
Non-prescription veterinary medicinal product

SIDE EFFECTS
Occasionally a local reaction after treatment, such as dermatitis, peeling or slight exudate, hair loss, hypersensitivity may be observed at the application site. The product has a bitter taste and occasionally salivation and vomiting may occur if the cat licks the application site immediately after treatment. This effect is not a sign of intoxication and disappears shortly after, without treatment.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
It can be administered to pregnant females. Praziquantel is safe for the female as well as for the fetus before birth and for the newborn kitten.