Praziquantel for Horse
Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Praziquantel is used in horse for Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata). Routes documented in horse: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Praziquantel in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Droncit
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–1.5 mg/kg | Once | Single dose; once or twice yearly | Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata) | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Increases cell membrane permeability to calcium in susceptible helminths, causing spastic paralysis, detachment, and disintegration.
Side effects & warnings
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 horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with horse dosing
Praziquantel dosing in other species
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 horse — 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.