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).. 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). |
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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.