Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Praziquantel is dosed at 1–1.5 mg/kg PO Once in horses, per Equimax Paste [Package Insert]. Bimeda; 2012. / 36. Slocombe J. A modified critical test and its use in two dose titration trials to assess efficacy of praziquantel for Anoplocephala perfoliata in equids. Vet Parasitol. 2006;136(2):127-135. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1082 (2026-08-01).. Praziquantel is used in horses for Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata). Routes documented in horses: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Praziquantel in horses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Droncit
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–1.5 mg/kg | Once | Single dose; once or twice yearly | Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata) | Strong | Equimax Paste [Package Insert]. Bimeda; 2012. / 36. Slocombe J. A modified critical test and its use in two dose titration trials to assess efficacy of praziquantel for Anoplocephala perfoliata in equids. Vet Parasitol. 2006;136(2):127-135. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1082 (2026-08-01). |
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Increases cell membrane permeability to calcium in susceptible helminths, causing spastic paralysis, detachment, and disintegration.
May cause transient GI upset, drooling (especially in cats). Safe in pregnant animals. Effective primarily against cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Praziquantel dose range in horses, with cited source references: PO 1–1.5 mg/kg Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Praziquantel in horses: PO.
Cited course lengths for Praziquantel in horses include: Single dose; once or twice yearly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Praziquantel is indicated in horses for: Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata).
These are general warnings for Praziquantel across species; consult the horse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause transient GI upset, drooling (especially in cats). Safe in pregnant animals. Effective primarily against cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes).
Why a species-specific page? Praziquantel pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horses — 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.