Doses - EPSIPRANTEL

Dogs:

a) 5.5 mg/kg PO once (Package insert; Cestex®¯Beecham)

Cats:

a) 2.75 mg/kg PO once (Package insert; Cestex®¯Beecham)
Monitoring Parameters -
1) Clinical efficacy
Client Information - Fasting is not required nor is it recommended before dosing. Because theworm may be partially or completely digested, worm fragments may not be seen in the feces aftertreating. A single dose is usually effective, but measures should be taken to prevent reinfection, particularly against D. caninum.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products:
Epsiprantel Oral Tablets (Film-coated) 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 mg; Cestex® (Pfizer), (Rx)
Approved for use in dogs and cats.
Human-Approved Products - None