The 26-year-old joined the Potters for £2million from Sheffield United on the last day of the transfer window in September 2008.
But he has not featured in the Premier League this season, with his three appearances all coming in the Carling Cup.
Tonge, who will stay with North End until after the game at his former club Sheffield United on December 28, will go straight into the squad for Monday night's televised clash with Newcastle at Deepdale.
CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES
Friday 20th November 2009
Swansea City v Derby 19.45
Saturday 21st November 2009
Barnsley v Cardiff City 15.00
Coventry v C.Palace 15.00
Doncaster v QPR 15.00
Ipswich v Sheff Weds 17.20
Leicester v Plymouth 15.00
Middlesbrough v Nottm Forest 15.00
Reading v Blackpool 15.00
Sheff Utd v Peterborough 15.00
Watford v Scunthorpe 15.00
West Brom v Bristol City 15.00
Monday 23rd November 2009
Preston NE v Newcastle 19.45