Drontal Plus Taste Tablets (Praziquantel, Pyrantel Pamoate and Febantel)

Drontal Plus Taste Tabs (praziquantel/pyrantel pamoate/febantel) is a prescription broad-spectrum dewormer for dogs from Elanco that removes tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms with a single flavored chewable tablet. It is labeled for dogs and puppies at least 3 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 lb, and one dose treats all four parasite groups at once.

Key facts

• Active ingredients: Small tablet — 22.7 mg praziquantel, 22.7 mg pyrantel base (as pyrantel pamoate), 113.4 mg febantel. Medium tablet — 68 mg / 68 mg / 340.2 mg. Large tablet — 136 mg / 136 mg / 680.4 mg.
• Species: Dogs and puppies only (3 weeks of age and older, 2 lb and up).
• Parasites covered: Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis), roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis).
• Available sizes: Sold per tablet — Small Dogs & Puppies (2–25 lb), Medium Dogs (26–60 lb), and Large Dogs (45 lb and over).
• Form: Flavored, scored chewable Taste Tab, usually given as a single dose.
• Manufacturer: Elanco Animal Health (formerly a Bayer product).

How to use

Give by hand, directly in the mouth, or in a small amount of food. Fasting is neither necessary nor recommended before or after treatment. Label dosing by body weight:

• Small tablets (22.7 mg): 2–4 lb: ½ tablet · 5–7 lb: 1 · 8–12 lb: 1½ · 13–18 lb: 2 · 19–25 lb: 2½
• Medium tablets (68 mg): 26–30 lb: 1 tablet · 31–44 lb: 1½ · 45–60 lb: 2
• Large tablets (136 mg): 45–60 lb: 1 tablet · 61–90 lb: 1½ · 91–120 lb: 2

Follow your veterinarian's directions for retreatment. Dogs with ongoing exposure to rodents may need retreatment for Echinococcus multilocularis every 21–26 days as directed by your veterinarian.

Safety information

• Not for use in puppies less than 3 weeks of age or dogs weighing less than 2 lb.
• Do not use in pregnant animals.
• Side effects are uncommon; in studies, a small number of dogs had vomiting or loose stool after dosing.
• Hookworm or roundworm eggs may still appear in the stool for up to 7 days after treatment even though the worms have been eliminated.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently asked questions

What worms does Drontal Plus kill?

Drontal Plus treats and controls tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms in dogs. Praziquantel targets tapeworms, while pyrantel pamoate and febantel clear roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

Do I need a prescription for Drontal Plus?

Yes. Drontal Plus is a prescription medication, so Smarty Vets verifies a valid prescription from your veterinarian before dispensing. Your dog should have been examined within the past 12 months.

Does my dog need to fast before taking Drontal Plus?

No. The label states fasting is neither necessary nor recommended. The flavored tablet can be given by hand, in the mouth, or with a small amount of food.

How often should my dog be dewormed with Drontal Plus?

A single dose treats an existing infection. Your veterinarian will recommend retreatment frequency based on your dog's parasite exposure — for example, every 21–26 days for dogs that hunt rodents in areas where Echinococcus multilocularis occurs.

Is Drontal Plus safe for puppies?

Yes, for puppies at least 3 weeks old and weighing at least 2 lb. It should not be used in pregnant animals.

How fast does Drontal Plus work?

It starts working after a single dose. You may still see hookworm or roundworm eggs in the stool for up to 7 days even though the worms have been eliminated.