Cestex (epsiprantel) is an oral medication used to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats. Cestex requires a prescription, and is sold per tablet.
For: Cats (over 7 weeks of age) Dogs (over 7 weeks of age)
Benefits:
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Successfully removes tapeworms in cats and dogs
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Given as a single one-time dose
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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.
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.
More Information:
Brand Name Cestex (Pfizer Animal Health)
Generic Name Epsiprantel (ep-see-pran’-tell)
What is the most important information I should know about Cestex: Cestex is a prescription medication FDA approved for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Cestex is available as tablets. The usual dose for dogs is 2.55mg/pound given as a single dose. The usual dose for cats is 1.25mg/pound given as a single dose. Fasting is not required nor is it recommended.
What is Cestex: Cestex is an anthelminthic (dewormer) used to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats.
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Cestex to my pet: Tell your veterinarian if your pet is taking any other medications to treat worms. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.
How should this medication be given: 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.
What happens if I miss giving a dose: Cestex is given as a single dose one time.
What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Cestex overdose are not known.
What should I avoid while giving Cestex to my pet: 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 are the 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.
What other drugs will affect Cestex: There are no known drug interactions.
Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Cestex written for health professionals that you may read.
Directions:
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Cestex is an oral dewormer (anthelmintic) medication available by prescription used to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats.
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Because humans can contract tapeworm from pets it is important to clean up after your pet and to wash your hands thoroughly. It is also important to eliminate fleas on the pet and in the household and to not feed the petrodents or uncooked meat or fish.
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
11-20 lbs
Give 50mg as a single dose
21-40 lbs
Give 100mg as a single dose
41-50 lbs
Give 125mg as a single dose
51-60 lbs
Give 150mg as a single dose
61-80 lbs
Give 200mg as a single dose
81-90 lbs
Give 225mg as a single dose
91-100 lbs
Give 250mg as a single dose
Over 100 lbs
Give 2.5mg per pound of pet’s body weight rounding up to the next whole tablet combination
I love Cestex because it is so tiny. I can easily hide it in a Pill Pocket or a chunk of fresh chicken and my cat will eat it as if it is a treat and not even know it is in there.
I've had good luck with it working the first time on my cats. One pill is all I need. And from what I've read it is a relatively safe drug.
Drontil is about the size of an adult round aspirin and the thought of some vet cramming that down my pet's throat just makes me ill. I do not understand why people do this to their animals when they could easily give them something tiny and hide it in their food. As long as the animal will take it this way, it is a much, much better option than Drontil for me.
I took my 9 week old puppy to the animal clinic yesterday for puppy shots and possible tapeworm. We brought our sample of stool and they told me thats what she had, in my opinion it worked well I have not seen any traces of the tape worms and her stool has been a little loose and as far as her taste for it the vet assistant put it into her mouth and held it closed for a few seconds and rubbed her throat and she swallowed it. But they sent me home with a second pill to give her in two to three weeks and the mg was 50..
We were given Cestex by our vet, and within 24 hours the tapeworms that my dog had were completely gone. It did give him a little bit of diaheria but only in place of his normal nightly poo. The next morning everything was fine, and no more worms! Our vet gave us just one 50mg tablet (it is gray coloured, and not orange). He is only a small dog- 15lbs- and so I would say a lot more than the 12.5mg tablet would be needed for a bigger dog.
I have had to use this on my pet before...the vet gave her a 25mg. Would I have to give my pet 2 of these tablets or would that cause an overdose? Does 1 tablet work just as good?
It's hard to tell. Her gas could be due to diet or it could be due to some other issue. You can try Fast Balance-G.I. This may help by restoring the intestinal flora.
For your 8 lb dog, you should give 2 of the 12.5 mg tablets for a dose of 25mg. Your 14 lb cat would get the exact same dose. Cestex is given based on the weight of the pet, not the age (as long as the pet is over 7 weeks).
i have a nursein cat can i give her the cestex meds
11 months ago
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Cestex is supposed to be "one-time". If you animal is getting worms often, you need to get to the vet. Probably coming from flees if not eating feces or roadkill. Keep in mind I am not a vet - just a bored laid-off engineer waiting to see what Cestex does to dog I just dosed it with for tapeworm. Also remember I am NOT a vet.
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