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Cestex is a brand-name anthelmintic medication used primarily in veterinary medicine to treat tapeworm infections in dogs and cats. The active ingredient works by causing paralysis of the parasite's musculature, leading to its detachment from the intestinal wall and subsequent expulsion from the host.
Cestex is a veterinary anthelmintic used to eliminate tapeworms in companion animals.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 95087
- Generic
- Cestex
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of tapeworm infections caused by Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species in dogs and cats. It is typically administered as a single oral dose as prescribed by a veterinarian.
Epsiprantel, the active ingredient in Cestex, acts directly on the parasite's tegument and musculature, causing paralysis and detachment from the intestinal mucosa, allowing the tapeworm to be expelled from the gastrointestinal tract.
For veterinary use only. Should be used under veterinary supervision. Safety in pregnant or breeding animals should be confirmed with a veterinarian. Possible side effects may include mild gastrointestinal upset. Consult prescribing information for species-specific dosing and contraindications.
Official drug label
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