{"product_id":"cestex-tablets","title":"Cestex (epsiprantel) Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" alt=\"Rx Map\" src=\"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/shopify-images-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/rx-map.jpg\" data-files=\"rx-map.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Dose Tapeworm Treatment for Dogs and Cats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCestex tablets contain epsiprantel, an FDA-approved anthelmintic indicated for the removal of specific tapeworms in cats and dogs. Administered as a single oral dose, it acts directly within the gastrointestinal tract and is minimally absorbed systemically. Fasting is not required before dosing, making administration convenient when used under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Dose Therapy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective against labeled feline and canine tapeworm species with one recommended oral dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted GI Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimally absorbed after administration, remaining active within the gastrointestinal tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Fasting Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasting is not necessary or recommended prior to tablet administration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Safety Margin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaluated at multiples of recommended doses with no significant adverse effects reported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Strength Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in four tablet strengths to support accurate weight-based dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCestex tablets are available in 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 51.2933%;\" height=\"147\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.2015%;\" width=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5214%;\" width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.2015%;\" width=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsiprantel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5214%;\" width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.5 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.2015%;\" width=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsiprantel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5214%;\" width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.2015%;\" width=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsiprantel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5214%;\" width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.2015%;\" width=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsiprantel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5214%;\" width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended-Dosage Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 51.1152%; 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height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–10 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11–20 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21–40 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41–50 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e125.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e51–60 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61–80 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e81–90 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e225.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91–100 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 35.5966px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1989px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.4406%; height: 55.1989px;\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1409%; height: 55.1989px;\" width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e101+ lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.7814%; height: 55.1989px;\" width=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 mg\/lb, rounding up to next whole tablet combination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral Administration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Administer tablets orally according to the recommended weight-based dosage schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Dose Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide the calculated dose once for the removal of the indicated tapeworm species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Fasting Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasting is not necessary or recommended prior to administration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinfection Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Control exposure to intermediate hosts such as fleas to reduce reinfection risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Only: \u003c\/strong\u003eFederal regulations limit the use of this medication to licensed veterinarians or under their supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Age Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use in kittens or puppies less than seven weeks of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy Safety Unknown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety of use in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e For use in cats and dogs only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for use in humans and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Reported Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e No side effects were observed during controlled clinical field studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Dose Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaluated at significantly higher than recommended doses without significant adverse results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at 20° to 25°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermitted Excursions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excursions allowed between 15° and 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What parasites does Cestex treat in dogs and cats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cestex tablets are indicated for the removal of Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis in cats, and Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis in dogs. These labeled uses are approved under FDA NADA 140-893 for veterinary prescription use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How is Cestex administered to pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cestex is administered orally as a single dose according to body weight. The recommended dosage is 1.25 mg per pound for cats and 2.5 mg per pound for dogs. Fasting prior to dosing is not necessary or recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is Cestex safe for puppies and kittens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cestex should not be used in kittens or puppies less than seven weeks of age. The safety of pregnant or breeding animals has yet to be established. Veterinary consultation is required before administering this prescription medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Are there any known side effects of Cestex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e No side effects were noted during clinical field trials when used at the suggested dosages. Safety assessments in both cats and dogs showed that they tolerated much higher doses than those recommended without experiencing any significant negative outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Does Cestex require a veterinary prescription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, federal law restricts Cestex to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. 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