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US brand names:Strongid-T, Nemex
Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO repeat in 14 days in ball pythons, per Klingenberg RJ. Understanding Reptile Parasites, Advanced Vivarium Systems, Irvine, CA; 2007:1-200. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.231 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Reptiles). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Causes spastic paralysis of susceptible worms.
Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | Single dose after a meal, repeat in 7 to 10 days | Strong | Nemex 2 Non-Sterile - Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension [US Product Label for Dogs]. Zoetis; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d2d6dcd1-7835-4c7b-bbae-d14752d9983b — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1092, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | Single dose, repeat in 2-3 weeks | Strong |
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| Hoskins J. Veterinary pediatrics of the puppy and kitten. Presented at: Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference; 2006. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1093, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |