Generic Formulation

Praziquantel

Indication

Treatment of Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosis in dogs, and Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis in cats. Praziquantel can also be used for treating Alaria spp. in dogs and cats and Spirometra mansonoides infections in cats.

Contraindications

Puppies less than 4 weeks old or kittens less than 6 weeks old; hypersensitivity to the drug.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe.

Dose Guidance

DogPO

Dose

5 – 7.5

mg/kg

Frequency

Duration

Fasting is not required nor recommended before dosing. A single dose is usually effective.

CatPO

Dose

5 – 7.5

mg/kg

Frequency

Duration

Fasting is not required nor recommended before dosing. A single dose is usually effective.

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