Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical is used in cats for Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Profender
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | FDA-approved for cats | Single application; repeat in 30 days if needed | Single treatment | Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms | Strong | Profender - 2-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-4h-pyrazino(2,1-a)isoquinolin-4-one, emodepside solution for cats [US product label]. In: Elanco; 2021. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=31f0a4ec-2a29-4de5-971b-633e109b276d — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.471 (2026-08-01). |
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Emodepside acts on latrophilin receptors causing nematode paralysis; praziquantel disrupts cestode tegument. Combination covers roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
Cats only (FDA-approved). Topical application avoids pilling difficulty. Do not apply to broken skin. Oral ingestion during grooming may cause hypersalivation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL FDA-approved for cats Single application; repeat in 30 days if needed. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical in cats include: Single treatment. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical is indicated in cats for: Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms.
These are general warnings for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Cats only (FDA-approved). Topical application avoids pilling difficulty. Do not apply to broken skin. Oral ingestion during grooming may cause hypersalivation.
Why a species-specific page? Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.