What is cestex?
Cestex (epsiprantel) is an oral medication used to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats.
Cestex (epsiprantel) is an oral medication used to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats.
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Benefits:
How it works: Cestex is an anthelminthic (dewormer). It paralyzes the tapeworm which causes it to lose its grip on your pet's intestinal wall. The tapeworm is then digested with no sign of the parasite seen in the stool after treatment.
Cautions: In very rare instances, vomiting or diarrhea may occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.
Ingredients
Cestex:
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Dosage & Administration: Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Cestex should be given as a single dose. Cestex can be given with or without food. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store Cestex at room temperature. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
Directions:
Tip: Cestex can be given with or without food, and fasting is not necessary or recommended.
Dosage:
Pet | Weight | Dosage |
Dogs/Puppies: (7 weeks of age or older) | Up to 5 lbs |
Give 12.5mg as a single dose |
6-10 lbs |
Give 25mg as a single dose |
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11-20 lbs |
Give 50mg as a single dose |
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21-40 lbs |
Give 100mg as a single dose |
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41-50 lbs |
Give 125mg as a single dose |
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51-60 lbs |
Give 150mg as a single dose |
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61-80 lbs |
Give 200mg as a single dose |
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81-90 lbs |
Give 225mg as a single dose |
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91-100 lbs |
Give 250mg as a single dose |
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Over 100 lbs | Give 2.5mg per pound of pet’s body weight rounding up to the next whole tablet combination | |
Cats/Kittens: (7 weeks of age or older) | Up to 10 lbs |
Give 12.5mg as a single dose |
11-20 lbs | Give 25mg as a single dose | |
Horses: | X | X |
Storage: Store this product at room temperature. |
Possible side effects of Cestex: No side effects were observed during clinical field trials. In very rare instances, vomiting or diarrhea may occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
If you miss giving a dose: Cestex is given as a single dose one time.
If you overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Cestex overdose are not known.
What should I avoid while giving Cestex: Do not give Cestex to kittens and puppies less than 7 weeks of age. Because humans can contract tapeworm from pets it is important to maintain good personal hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent reinfection, daily cleanup of stools is recommended.
What other drugs will affect Cestex: There are no known drug interactions.
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