Bithionol for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Bithionol is used in cat for Liver fluke (Opisthorchis/Platynosomum). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bithionol in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bitin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–50 mg/kg | q48h for 10-15 doses | Every-other-day dosing for 10-15 treatments; recheck fecal at 4 weeks | Liver fluke (Opisthorchis/Platynosomum) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in trematodes and cestodes, inhibiting parasite energy production.
Side effects & warnings
GI upset common. Photosensitivity may occur. Limited veterinary use — primarily for fluke infections not responsive to other agents.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with cat dosing
Bithionol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Bithionol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.