Epsiprantel for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Epsiprantel is used in dog for Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epsiprantel in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cestex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5.5 mg/kg | Single dose | Single treatment; repeat if re-exposed | Tapeworm (Dipylidium, Taenia) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your dog's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Causes tegumental damage and paralysis in cestodes (tapeworms). Alternative to praziquantel for Dipylidium and Taenia species.
Side effects & warnings
Well tolerated. Minimal side effects. Does not require fasting. Less effective against Echinococcus than praziquantel.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with dog dosing
Epsiprantel dosing in other species
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 dog — 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.