Each tablet contains:
Praziquantel.......................................................................... 50 mg
Cestopet is indicated for the removal of the following canine and feline cestodes:
- Canine: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Taenia hydatigena, Echinococcus granulosus, Mesocestoides corti and Echinococcus multilocularis.
- Feline: Taenia taeniaeformis and Dipylidium caninum
Cestopet may be administered directly per os or crumbled and offered with the feed. The minimum effective dosage of praziquantel varies according to body weight. Smaller animals require relatively large doses because of their higher metabolic rate.
- Not intended for use in puppies or kittens less than four weeks of age.
- Retreatment: treatment of the dog, cat at 21-26 day intervals is recommended to prevent the shedding of infectious eggs.
- The safety index has been derived from controlled safety evaluations, clinical trials and prior approved use in foreign countries. Dosages of 5 times the labeled rate at 14 day intervals to dogs and cats as young as 4 weeks did not produce clinical signs of toxicity. No significant clinical chemistry, hematological, cholinesterase, or histopathological changes occurred. Symptoms of gross overdosage include vomiting, salivation, diarrhea and depression.
- Contraindications: There are no known contraindications to the use of praziquantel in dogs or cats.
Store in a dry, dark place between 20oC and 25oC.
Keep out of reach of children. For veterinary use only.