Cestex (epsiprantel) Tablets

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Description

Cestex (epsiprantel) Tablets is an oral medication used to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats. 

Cestex (epsiprantel) tablets are indicated for the removal of tapeworms in the cat (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis) and dog (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis). Cestex tablets are film-coated and contain 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of epsiprantel per tablet.

For

• Cats (over 7 weeks of age)
• Dogs (over 7 weeks of age)

Benefits

• Successfully removes tapeworms in cats and dogs
• Given as a single one-time dose
• Side effects are rare, and there are no known drug interactions
  

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. 

Indications and Usage

Cestex tablets are indicated for the removal of the following:

Feline cestodes

Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis

Canine cestodes

Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis

Dosage and Administration

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.