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Epsiprantel (trade name Cestex) is a veterinary drug which is used as an anthelmintic against tapeworms such as Echinococcus granulosus.[2]

Indications

It is indicated for the removal of cestodes (tapeworms) in cats (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis) and dogs (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis) 7 weeks of age and older.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b “Cestex (epsiprantel) Veterinary Tablets. Prescribing Information” (PDF). Zoetis Inc. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  2. ^ Arru E, Garippa G, Manger BR (November 1990). “Efficacy of epsiprantel against Echinococcus granulosus infections in dogs”. Research in Veterinary Science. 49 (3): 378–9. doi:10.1016/0034-5288(90)90080-N. PMID 2267429.