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Morantel
Rumatel
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Acts as cholinergic agonist at nicotinic receptors causing spastic paralysis.
Side effects & warnings
Used primarily in cattle and goats. Wide safety margin. Do not combine with other cholinergic anthelmintics (pyrantel, levamisole).
Species with Morantel dosing data (1 dose rule)
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 1 dose rule
Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.
Backed by a published source
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | once | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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