Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Epsiprantel is dosed at 2.75 mg/kg PO Single dose in cats, per Cestex - epsiprantel tablet, film coated [US product label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc.; 2019. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3e3b495a-d45f-4499-97e8-3ea244e0f490 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.497 (2026-08-01).. Epsiprantel is used in cats for Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epsiprantel in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cestex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.75 mg/kg | Single dose | Single treatment | Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia) | Strong | Cestex - epsiprantel tablet, film coated [US product label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc.; 2019. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3e3b495a-d45f-4499-97e8-3ea244e0f490 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.497 (2026-08-01). |
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Causes tegumental damage and paralysis in cestodes (tapeworms). Alternative to praziquantel for Dipylidium and Taenia species.
Well tolerated. Minimal side effects. Does not require fasting. Less effective against Echinococcus than praziquantel.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Epsiprantel dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2.75 mg/kg Single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Epsiprantel in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Epsiprantel in cats include: Single treatment. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Epsiprantel is indicated in cats for: Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia).
These are general warnings for Epsiprantel across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Well tolerated. Minimal side effects. Does not require fasting. Less effective against Echinococcus than praziquantel.
Why a species-specific page? Epsiprantel 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.