Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Epsiprantel is dosed at 5.5 mg/kg PO Single dose in dogs, 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.469, Epsiprantel monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Epsiprantel is used in dogs for Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epsiprantel in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cestex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5.5 mg/kg | Single dose | Single treatment; repeat if re-exposed | 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.469, Epsiprantel monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.323 | • 5.5 mg/kg PO. • 2.75 mg/kg PO. |
| 2.75 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.323 | • 5.5 mg/kg PO. • 2.75 mg/kg PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Epsiprantel dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5.5 mg/kg Single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Epsiprantel in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Epsiprantel in dogs include: Single treatment; repeat if re-exposed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Epsiprantel is indicated in dogs for: Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia).
These are general warnings for Epsiprantel across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.