Drontal Plus Tasty Dog Deworming Tablet (pack of 6 tablets)

Drontal Plus Dog Deworming Tablet - One Tasty Tablet That Covers Every Common Worm

Your dog doesn't announce when they have worms. They just quietly become a little less energetic, a little less interested in food, a little less themselves - while roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, or tapeworms work through their gut, stealing nutrition and causing damage that builds up over time before it ever shows visibly.

Drontal Plus is one of the most prescribed broad-spectrum dog wormers in India, and globally one of the most recognised names in canine deworming. One liver-flavoured tablet, dosed by body weight, treats all four of the most common intestinal worm types in dogs simultaneously - in a single administration. It's the kind of product that vets have reached for for decades because it works reliably, covers everything, and dogs actually take it without a fight.

Marketed in India by Elanco India Pvt. Ltd. Available as 1 strip of 6 tablets at ₹813.

Each tablet contains: Praziquantel USP - 50 mg, Pyrantel Embonate USP - 144 mg and Febantel - 150 mg.

The dose is 1 tablet per 10 kg body weight, given as a single oral dose.

This is a prescription medication. Use under veterinary supervision.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Drontal Plus Dog Wormer?

Drontal Plus dog wormer is a triple-combination broad-spectrum anthelmintic - meaning it uses three different active ingredients to cover different worm types simultaneously. Here's the full picture:

• Roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) are one of the most common parasites in Indian dogs - many puppies are born with them, passed from their mother before birth or through milk. They cause pot-bellied appearance, vomiting, poor coat, and stunted growth. Drontal Plus covers both larval and adult roundworms. For more on warning signs of worms in dogs, the blog on dog worms - warning symptoms and prevention is a helpful reference.
• Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma braziliense) latch onto the intestinal lining and feed on blood. In puppies and smaller breeds, a heavy hookworm burden can cause anaemia, pale gums, and serious weakness. Both larval and adult stages are treated.
• Whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) are picked up through contaminated soil and cause chronic watery or bloody diarrhoea, weight loss, and dehydration. Febantel in the Drontal Plus tablet is specifically effective against whipworms - a type missed by many narrower dewormers.
• Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia spp.) - the flat, segmented worms your dog picks up from swallowing an infected flea while grooming, or from eating infected prey - are covered by Praziquantel. After Drontal Plus is given, tapeworms disintegrate rather than being passed whole, so you may see only small fragments or nothing at all in the stool - this is normal and expected.
• The liver flavour makes the Drontal Plus tasty tablet significantly easier to administer than unflavoured alternatives. Most dogs accept it directly from the hand, and those who don't are easily fooled when it's offered alongside a treat.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

• Drontal Plus is well-tolerated by the vast majority of dogs. Most complete the single dose without any reaction at all.
• Mild, temporary digestive effects - vomiting, loose stools, or a brief loss of appetite - can occur, particularly if the tablet is given on a completely empty stomach. Giving with a small amount of food reduces this significantly.
• Mild lethargy for 24 hours after the dose has been reported in some dogs. This passes without intervention.
• At significantly higher than recommended doses - three or more times the correct amount in safety studies - vomiting and loose stools occurred in some dogs. One dog at triple the recommended dose showed temporarily elevated liver enzyme values. At the correct weight-based dose, this is not a concern.
• If your dog shows any unusual or prolonged symptoms after taking Drontal Plus, contact your vet.

Vet Tip - Dr Swathi Hareendran, MVSc (10+ years)

"After deworming with Drontal Plus, I always advise pet parents not to be alarmed if they don't see any worms in the stool. Unlike some other dewormers, Praziquantel causes tapeworms to disintegrate internally - they're absorbed by the body rather than expelled whole. What you may see are small fragments, or nothing at all. That's a sign the medication has worked, not a sign it hasn't."

How Should You Give Drontal Plus to Your Dog?

Weigh your dog before every dose - the correct amount is 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight. Never estimate. The tablet is scored, making it easy to split accurately for dogs between weight brackets.

The tablet can be given directly by hand - the liver flavour means most dogs take it as a treat. Alternatively, offer it alongside food or concealed in a small piece of wet food. Watch for a few minutes after giving it to confirm the full dose has been chewed and swallowed.

For routine prevention, the standard schedule is once every 3 months for adult dogs. For puppies, follow your vet's early deworming schedule - typically at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks, then monthly until 6 months. For more detail, the blog on puppy deworming schedule - a complete guide covers every stage. After 6 months, transition to the adult quarterly schedule.

How Does Drontal Plus Work?

• Drontal Plus dog wormer works through three active ingredients, each targeting different worm types through entirely different mechanisms - which is what makes it genuinely broad-spectrum.
• Praziquantel kills tapeworms. It works by disrupting how the tapeworm regulates calcium inside its muscle cells, causing violent, uncontrolled muscle contractions. Crucially, it also increases the permeability of the tapeworm's outer membrane - exposing it to the dog's own immune system, which then breaks it down. This is why tapeworms disintegrate rather than being passed whole. The action is rapid and complete against all tapeworm life stages.
• Pyrantel Embonate kills roundworms and hookworms. It blocks the nerve-muscle junction of these worms, causing sudden, sustained paralysis. Paralysed worms lose their grip on the intestinal wall and are expelled naturally through the digestive system.
• Febantel works against roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Once absorbed, it converts in the body into fenbendazole - a well-established benzimidazole antiparasitic. It disrupts the worm's cellular energy metabolism and blocks glucose uptake, starving the worm of energy until it dies and is expelled.
• Together, these three ingredients cover the full spectrum of intestinal worms through three different mechanisms - which is why Drontal Plus remains one of the most reliable broad-spectrum dog wormer tablets available.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using Drontal Plus?

• This tablet is for dogs only. Do not use the dog formulation on cats - a separate Drontal product exists for cats.
• Do not use on puppies under 2 weeks of age.
• Do not use in pregnant dogs without explicit veterinary guidance. Studies using febantel and praziquantel in early pregnancy at elevated doses showed increased incidence of fetal abnormalities. While the standard single dose at the correct weight-based amount is very different from the elevated doses used in safety studies, the precautionary recommendation remains to avoid use in early pregnancy without vet assessment.
• Do not combine with other deworming medications without your vet's knowledge - particularly other piperazine-containing products, which can interact with Pyrantel Embonate and reduce effectiveness.
• If your dog is on any other medications or has a known health condition, inform your vet before using Drontal Plus.
• Always give with a small amount of food. Wash hands after handling. Store below 25°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

What Should You Do If You Miss a Dose?

• Give the tablet as soon as you remember and reset your quarterly schedule from that new date. Do not give two tablets at once.
• For puppies on a structured early schedule, missed doses matter more - give the missed dose as soon as possible and recalculate from there.
• For adult dogs on quarterly prevention, set a recurring phone reminder on the day of each dose for 3 months later. Consistent, scheduled deworming is the difference between genuinely protected and reactively treated.

What Are All the Substitutes for Drontal Plus Dog Wormer?

If Drontal Plus is unavailable or your vet recommends a different formulation, here are other broad-spectrum dog dewormers available on Supertails. Always confirm with your vet before switching:

What Are Some Quick Tips for Deworming Your Dog With Drontal Plus?

• Weigh your dog before every dose - even if you think you know their weight. Dogs gain and lose weight between quarterly doses, and even a few kilograms can mean the difference between one tablet and two. Getting this right matters.
• Give with a small amount of food. Most dogs take the liver-flavoured tablet happily, but giving with food improves tolerability and reduces the very small chance of nausea.
• Treat all dogs in the household on the same day. Worms spread easily between dogs sharing spaces, bedding, and outdoor areas. Treating only the visibly affected dog leaves a reservoir for reinfestation within weeks.
• Fleas and tapeworms are directly linked - a dog that swallows an infected flea while grooming picks up a tapeworm infestation within weeks. If you keep finding tapeworm evidence despite regular Drontal Plus use, your flea control may have gaps. Explore the dog fleas and ticks collection for vet-approved spot-ons and shampoos to pair with deworming.
• Mark the calendar for the next dose the moment you finish the current one. Quarterly prevention only works when it's actually given quarterly - not when you remember, or when symptoms appear.

What Do Vets Also Recommend?

• The full dog deworming tablets collection brings together all available dewormers for dogs by formulation, brand, and life stage.
• Since fleas are one of the primary routes through which dogs pick up tapeworms, the dog fleas and ticks collection has vet-approved spot-ons and shampoos to use alongside deworming for complete parasite coverage.
• The dog health and wellness collection has gut support supplements and probiotics many vets recommend after a deworming course, particularly for dogs who've cleared a heavy infestation and need nutritional recovery support.
• For puppies in the early months, the puppy corner has everything you need for the first year - from deworming schedules to nutrition and health essentials.
• And if you'd like a vet to build the right deworming schedule for your specific dog's age, weight, breed, and lifestyle - Supertails' online vet consultation service is available whenever you need it.

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The Dog Wormer Indian Vets Have Trusted for Decades - Because It Works

Drontal Plus does exactly one thing, and it does it exceptionally well: kills every major intestinal worm your dog can pick up - roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms - in a single, palatable, liver-flavoured tablet. No complicated routine, no messy liquids, no fight at medicine time. One tablet per 10 kg body weight, once every three months.

A strip of 6 tablets at ₹813, covering up to 60 kg of dog across a single dose. Shop Drontal Plus Dog Deworming Tablets on Supertails and get them delivered to your door.

FAQs

What does Drontal Plus for dogs do?

Drontal Plus is a broad-spectrum dog wormer that eliminates all four major intestinal worm types - roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms - in a single liver-flavoured tablet. It combines three active ingredients: Praziquantel for tapeworms, Pyrantel Embonate for roundworms and hookworms, and Febantel for roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. One tablet per 10 kg body weight clears the full spectrum in a single dose.

How often can Drontal Plus be given?

For adult dogs, once every 3 months is the standard preventive schedule recommended by vets. For puppies, more frequent dosing is needed - typically at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks, then monthly until 6 months old. After 6 months, transition to quarterly doses. Your vet may adjust this frequency based on your dog's lifestyle, outdoor exposure, and individual risk profile.

What happens after a dog takes Drontal Plus?

After taking Drontal Plus, most dogs show no visible reaction at all. You may or may not see worms in the stool - tapeworms are broken down internally by Praziquantel and rarely appear whole, while roundworms and hookworms are expelled. Mild, temporary digestive changes like loose stools can occasionally occur. Seeing worms in the stool, or seeing nothing at all, are both signs the medication has worked correctly.

How many doses of Drontal Plus does my dog need?

A single dose - 1 tablet per 10 kg body weight - is all that's needed per deworming session. Drontal Plus is not a multi-day treatment. For routine prevention, one dose every 3 months is the standard recommendation. Puppies follow a more frequent schedule in the first 6 months. Do not repeat the dose within the same treatment cycle unless specifically directed by your vet.

Is Drontal Plus safe for seizure-prone dogs?

The three active ingredients in Drontal Plus - Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate, and Febantel - are not isoxazoline-class drugs and are not the same class of compounds associated with seizure risk in neurologically predisposed dogs. However, if your dog has a history of seizures or a known neurological condition, always inform your vet before giving any new medication. Your vet will assess whether Drontal Plus is appropriate for your specific dog.

How much Drontal Plus should I give to my 1.6 kg adult dog?

The dose is 1 tablet per 10 kg body weight. For a 1.6 kg dog, this works out to approximately one-sixth of a tablet - a very small fraction. The tablet is scored for splitting, but accurately splitting to this level at home is difficult. Consult your vet before dosing a very small dog - they may recommend the puppy suspension format, which allows precise liquid measurement at fractions of a millilitre, for a more accurately dosed deworming treatment.