Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical is dosed at 1 ml/kg Topical (spot-on) once in red-eared sliders, per Tang PK, Blake D, Hedley J, et al. Efficacy of a topical formulation containing emodepside and praziquantel (Profender, Bayer) against nematodes in captive tortoises. J Herp Med Surg. 2017;27:116-122. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.225 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical is used in red-eared sliders for Nematodes (incl. oxyurids). Routes documented in red-eared sliders: Topical (spot-on). A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Profender
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical (spot-on) | 1 ml/kg | once | Nematodes (incl. oxyurids) | Weak | Tang PK, Blake D, Hedley J, et al. Efficacy of a topical formulation containing emodepside and praziquantel (Profender, Bayer) against nematodes in captive tortoises. J Herp Med Surg. 2017;27:116-122. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.225 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: Topical (spot-on) 1 ml/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical in red-eared sliders: Topical (spot-on).
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Nematodes (incl. oxyurids).
These are general warnings for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical across species; consult the red-eared slider 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 red-eared sliders — 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.