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Praziquantel

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Praziquantel

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile • FDA branded products available

Both Tablet Rx required 100% reference complete

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers

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Praziquantel

For removal of canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis. For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. For removal of the canine cestode Echinococcus granulosus, and for removal and control of the canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis . For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis . Species commonly shown: Both, Dogs and puppies, excluding puppies under 4 weeks age, Cats and kittens, excluding kittens under 6 weeks age.

Generic name

Praziquantel

Brand names

Droncit™ 5.68% Injectible Solution, Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC), Prazitech™, Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) Prazi-C Tablets (OTC)

Manufacturer

Multiple FDA labelers

Species

Both, Dogs and puppies, Cats and kittens, Dog

Dosage forms

Tablet, Liquid (Solution), Injectable Solution, Chewable Tablets

Prescription

Prescription required

Completeness

100%

Validation

Complete

Brand names

Droncit™ 5.68% Injectible Solution Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC) Prazitech™ Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) Prazi-C Tablets (OTC) Praziquantel Injection Praziquantel Tablets Droncit PRAZIQUANTEL Droncit Feline Cestocide Droncit Canine Cestocide AX Pharmaceutical Corp X PraziCleanse DACTYMOR TAPEWORM DEWORMER FOR DOGS GiarCidia Prazi Worm and Parasites Aquarium Cure Program Salt Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats Worm and Parasites Aquarium Cure Program Fresh Durvet Feline Tape Tabs for Cats

Dosage forms

Tablet Liquid (Solution) Injectable Solution Chewable Tablets

Indications / Uses

For removal of canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis. For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. For removal of the canine cestode Echinococcus granulosus , and for removal and control of the canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis . For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis .

Warnings / Contraindications

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm, Diarrhoea, INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm.

FAQ

Both, Dogs and puppies, excluding puppies under 4 weeks age, Cats and kittens, excluding kittens under 6 weeks age, Dog

Yes. Roxee shows this as prescription-only.

Tablet, Liquid (Solution), Injectable Solution, Chewable Tablets

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Last verified: Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 p.m.
Validation status: Complete

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Used for:

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age
Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age
Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed
Twitching (1 reports)
Grand mal seizure (1 reports)
Fever (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
Collapse or fainting.
Trouble breathing.
Facial swelling or hives.
Blood in vomit or stool.

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Research brief

Medication Research Insights

A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.

Source Backed Signals

What to know

Evidence-backed context Limited

Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Praziquantel; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075004

Safety signal coverage Reported signals

32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 6 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075004

Interpretation guardrail Not causation

Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.

Evidence tension

Stronger signal Label / review

Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.

Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075004

Weaker signal Reported data

Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.

Reaction signal map

Most reported reactions Top terms

Twitching (1 reports), Grand mal seizure (1 reports), Fever (1 reports), Dysphoria (1 reports), Dilated pupils (1 reports)

Body systems represented Signal grouping

Digestive (3), Skin & allergy (2), Neurologic (1), Effectiveness (7)

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Species and breed lens

Species represented in reports Species lens

Cat (23 reports), Dog (9 reports)

Breed metadata in reports Metadata only

Domestic Mediumhair (1), Hound (unspecified) (1), Domestic Longhair (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.

What your vet may verify

Fit for this patient Vet check

Verify whether Praziquantel fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.

Evidence limitations Evidence review

Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.

What to watch next

Watch list Owner-safe

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age, Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age, Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed, Twitching, Grand mal seizure

Call sooner if Escalation

Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.

Bottom line: Use this Praziquantel brief as a structured watch list and source map, not as a reason to start, stop, or change treatment without your veterinarian.

Vet source depth

openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075004 · adverse_reaction · adverse reactions
Contraindication source · fda_animal_drugs · warnings contraindications
FDA application profile · official_label · quick facts
FDA application profile · official_label · quick facts
Medication usage source · fda_animal_drugs · quick facts
FOI · document · documents
FOI · document · documents
SPL · document · documents

Evidence

Review status / Updated / Sources

Review status: Clinical reviewer not listed

Updated: February 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC

Sources:

FDA application profile · official_label
FDA application profile · official_label
Medication usage source · fda_animal_drugs
Praziquantel Tablets · official_label
openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075004 · adverse_reaction

Safety & side effects

Side effects to monitor:

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age
Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age
Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed
Twitching
Grand mal seizure

Most reported reactions:

Twitching (1 reports)
Grand mal seizure (1 reports)
Fever (1 reports)

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Emergency warning signs:

Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
Collapse or fainting.
Trouble breathing.

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Vet Fast Scan

Source-backed clinical checkpoints for quick review.

FDA-labeled species

Cats and kittens, Dog, Dogs and puppies

Indication / use

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis

Form / route / dose

Form: Chewable Tablets, Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Tablet
Route: Intramuscular, Oral, Subcutaneous
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Warnings

High: Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a…

Adverse-event caveat

openFDA adverse-event cases are reported signals. They are not verified, do not prove causation, and do not estimate a pet's individual risk.

Source docs

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA labelers

Form: Chewable Tablets, Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Tablet

Identifiers:

ANADA: 200176 ANADA: 200265 ANADA: 200501 ANADA: 200734 ANADA: 200834 NADA: 111607 NADA: 111798 NADA: 133953 NADA: 141007 NADA: 141008 NADA: 141214 NADA: 141215 NADA: 141216 NADA: 141257 NADA: 141261 NADA: 141275 NADA: 141333 NADA: 141338 NADA: 141421 NADA: 141441

Source metadata:

https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/views/#/home/previewsearch/200265 · official_label · FDA application profile
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/views/#/home/previewsearch/200834 · official_label · FDA application profile
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · fda_animal_drugs · Medication usage source

Warnings / Contraindications

High: Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Source metadata:

https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · fda_animal_drugs · Contraindication source

Adverse Reactions

Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.

Reported case explorer

Filter stored openFDA reports by pet and report attributes. Counts describe reports in this data set, not risk.

Clear filters

openFDA adverse-event cases are reported signals. They are not verified, do not prove causation, and do not estimate a pet's individual risk.

Stored reports

Matching reports

Active filters

Species

Breed

Size / weight

Age

Sex

Seriousness

Outcome

Reaction

Body system

Region

Received after

Received before

Reset

Drill into common report signals

Dilated pupils (1) Dysphoria (1) Fever (1) Grand mal seizure (1) Other (2) Effectiveness (1) Neurologic (1) Skin & allergy (1)

Showing up to 50 matching reports.

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074776

Received 2025-12-22 · MSK · MSK

Non-serious

Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Mediumhair
Size / weight: Under 10 lb (2.27 Kilogram)
Age: Under 1 year (6 Month)
Sex: Female Neutered
Region: USA
Reactions: Hiding
Body systems: Other
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074732

Received 2025-12-11 · MSK · MSK

Non-serious

Species: Dog
Breed: Hound (unspecified)
Size / weight: 50-99 lb (23.133 Kilogram)
Age: 1-3 years (3 Year)
Sex: Male Neutered
Region: USA
Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm
Body systems: Effectiveness
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070795

Received 2025-11-25 · MSK · MSK

Serious

Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Size / weight: Under 10 lb (4.5 Kilogram)
Age: 1-3 years (1 Year)
Sex: Male Neutered
Region: USA
Reactions: Dilated pupilsDysphoriaTwitchingFeverGrand mal seizure
Body systems: OtherSkin & allergyNeurologic
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

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Tracked signals

Reported cases

Serious reports

Species represented

Grouped by Body System

Digestive (3) · Vomiting, Diarrhea, Blood in vomit Skin & allergy (2) · Twitching, Application site hair loss Neurologic (1) · Grand mal seizure Effectiveness (7) · Lack of efficacy - NOS, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - whipworm, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm Other (19) · Weight loss, Stiffness limb, Not eating

Most Reported Reactions

Body system	Cases	Species	Serious cases
Skin & allergy	1	Cat	1
Neurologic	1	Cat	1
Other	1	Cat	1
Other	1	Cat	1
Other	1	Cat	1
Other	1	Dog	1
Other	1	Dog	0
Digestive	1	Cat	0

Species coverage: Cat (23) Dog (9)

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Body system	Species	Seriousness	Frequency	Reports
Other	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Digestive	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Skin & allergy	Cat	Serious	-	1
Other	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Effectiveness	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Neurologic	Cat	Serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Serious	-	1
Digestive	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Dog	Serious	-	1
Other	Dog	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Digestive	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Skin & allergy	Cat	Non-serious	-	1
Other	Cat	Non-serious	-	1

Source metadata:

https://api.fda.gov/animalandveterinary/event.json · adverse_reaction · openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075004

Source Documents

The most useful source links appear first; full previews and metadata stay in the veterinary/professional layer.

Use original documents to confirm product-specific warnings, ingredients, and handling details with your veterinarian.

Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) SPL · SPL Prazi-C Tablets (OTC) SPL · SPL Praziquantel Tablets SPL · SPL

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Praziquantel Tablets (Rx)

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FDA Structured Product Label

Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) Prazi-C Tablets (OTC)

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Sponsor: Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd.
ANADA: 200-265
Status: RX/OTC
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel; each cat tablet contains 23 milligrams of praziquantel.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis

Dosage

5 pounds and under, 1/2 tablet (17 milligrams); 6 to 10 pounds, 1 tablet (34 milligrams); 11 to 15 pounds, 1 1/2 tablets (51 milligrams); 16 to 30 pounds, 2 tablets (68 milligrams); 31 to 45 pounds, 3 tablets (102 milligrams); 46 to 60 pounds, 4 tablets (136 milligrams); over 60 pounds, 5 tablets maximum (170 milligrams).

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Consult your veterinarian before administering tablets to weak or debilitated animals and for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

Prazi-C Tablets (OTC)

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Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) Prazi-C Tablets (OTC)

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Sponsor: Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd.
ANADA: 200-265
Status: RX/OTC
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel; each cat tablet contains 23 milligrams of praziquantel.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis

Dosage

Limitations

Praziquantel Tablets

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Praziquantel Tablets

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Sponsor: Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ANADA: 200-834
Status: RX
Form: Chewable Tablets
Route: Oral

Composition / specifications

Each chewable tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

Cats 4 pounds and under, 11.5 mg; 5 to 11 pounds, 23 mg; over 11 pounds, 34.5 mg.

Praziquantel Tablets

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Praziquantel Tablets

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Sponsor: Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ANADA: 200-734
Status: RX
Form: Chewable Tablets
Route: Oral
Species: Dog

Composition / specifications

34 mg per tablet

Dogs

Indication

For the removal of the following canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus and for the removal and control of Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

Dogs 5 pounds (lb) and under, 1/2 tablet (17 mg); 6 to 10 lb, 1 tablet (34 mg); 11 to 15 lb, 1 1/2tablets (51 mg); 16 to 30 lb, 2 tablets (68 mg); 31 to 45 lb, 3 tablets (102 mg); 46 to 60 lb, 4 tablets (136mg); over 60 lb, 5 tablets maximum (170 mg). Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed.

Droncit™ 5.68% Injectible Solution

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Droncit™ 5.68% Injectible Solution

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Sponsor: Elanco US Inc.
NADA: 111-607
Status: RX
Form: Liquid (Solution)
Route: Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Species: Dogs and puppies • Cats and kittens

Composition / specifications

Each milliliter contains 56.8 milligrams of praziquantel.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

For dogs 5 pounds and under, 0.3 milliliter (17.0 milligrams); for 6 to 10 pounds, 0.5 milliliter (28.4 milligrams); for 11 to 25 pounds, 1.0 milliliter (56.8 milligrams); if over 25 Pounds, 0.2 milliliter (11.4 milligrams) per 5 pounds body weight to a maximum of 3 milliliters (170.4 milligrams). For subcutaneous or intramuscular use.

Limitations

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

For cats under 5 pounds, 0.2 milliliter (11.4 milligrams); 5 to 10 pounds, 0.4 milliliter (22.7 milligrams); 11 pounds and over, 0.6 milliliter (34.1 milligrams) maximum. For subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.

Limitations

Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets

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Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

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Sponsor: Elanco US Inc.
NADA: 111-798
Status: RX
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel

Dogs

Indication

For removal of the canine cestode Echinococcus granulosus, and for removal and control of the canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis. For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis.

Dosage

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Praziquantel 34 (Rx)

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Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

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Sponsor: Elanco US Inc.
NADA: 111-798
Status: RX
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel

Dogs

Indication

Dosage

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets

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Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

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Sponsor: Elanco US Inc.
NADA: 111-798
Status: RX
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel

Dogs

Indication

Dosage

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC)

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Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Rendered from Roxee's cached FDA SPL package contents for on-page reading. Use Open original for the raw FDA ZIP/XML source.

Sponsor: Elanco US Inc.
NADA: 111-798
Status: RX
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel

Dogs

Indication

Dosage

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

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Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Rendered from Roxee's cached FDA SPL package contents for on-page reading. Use Open original for the raw FDA ZIP/XML source.

Sponsor: Elanco US Inc.
NADA: 111-798
Status: RX
Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel

Dogs

Indication

Dosage

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

Praziquantel Injection

SPL · SPL

Open original

FDA Structured Product Label

Praziquantel Injection

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Sponsor: Bimeda Animal Health Ltd.
ANADA: 200-501
Form: Injectable Solution
Route: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Species: Dogs and puppies • Cats and kittens

Composition / specifications

56.8 mg/mL

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

May be administered by either the subcutaneous or intramuscular route to cats utilizing the following dosage schedule: Under 5 lbs.—0.2 mL; 5-10 lbs.—0.4 mL; 11 lbs. and over—0.6 mL maximum.

Limitations

Not intended for use in kittens less than six (6) weeks of age. Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

May be administered by either the subcutaneous or intramuscular route to dogs utilizing the following dosage schedule: 5 lbs. and under—0.3 mL; 6-10 lbs.—0.5 mL; 11-25 lbs.—1.0 mL; over 25 lbs.—0.2 mL per 5 lbs. body weight to a maximum of 3 mL.

Limitations

Not intended for use in puppies less than four (4) weeks of age. Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Prazitech™

SPL · SPL

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Prazitech™

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Sponsor: Bimeda Animal Health Ltd.
ANADA: 200-176
Status: RX
Form: Liquid (Solution)
Route: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Species: Dogs and puppies • Cats and kittens

Composition / specifications

Each milliliter contains 56.8 milligrams of praziquantel.

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

Limitations

Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dogs

FOI · FOI summary

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Source metadata:

https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/1024 · document · FOI
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/1023 · document · FOI
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/1343/Praziquantel%20Tablets%20%28Rx%29 · document · SPL
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/1342/Prazi-C%20Tablets%20%28OTC%29 · document · SPL
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/17826 · document · FOI
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/18161/Praziquantel%20Tablets · document · SPL
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/13377 · document · FOI
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/13524/Praziquantel%20Tablets · document · SPL
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/369 · document · FOI
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/1463/Droncit%E2%84%A2%205.68%25%20Injectible%20Solution · document · SPL

Veterinary reference (advanced)

Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.

At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness

Reference facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed Jun 21, 2026, 5:14 AM UTC
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Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed Jun 21, 2026, 7:26 PM UTC
Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Jun 21, 2026, 7:27 PM UTC
Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Jun 21, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Jun 21, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

Official (FDA)

Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available

Official FDA brands: AX Pharmaceutical Corp DACTYMOR Droncit Droncit Canine Cestocide Droncit Feline Cestocide Durvet Feline Tape Tabs for Cats GiarCidia Prazi PRAZIQUANTEL PraziCleanse Praziquantel TAPEWORM DEWORMER FOR DOGS Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats Worm and Parasites Aquarium Cure Program Fresh Worm and Parasites Aquarium Cure Program Salt X praziquantel

Manufacturer mapping: Multiple FDA labelers

Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK

Catalog species: Both • FDA-labeled species: Cats and kittens, Dog, Dogs and puppies

Rx/OTC: RX, RX/OTC

Form/route: Chewable Tablets, Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Tablet • Intramuscular, Oral, Subcutaneous

Applications: ANADA 200-265 • ANADA 200-834 • ANADA 200-734 • NADA 111-607 • NADA 111-798 • ANADA 200-501 • ANADA 200-176

NDC: Packages 30798-200-62 43457-534-25 53745-017-01 53745-017-02 58198-0031-1 58198-0031-2 • Products 30798 43457 53745 58198 61133 62157

Documents: 10 (FOI: 10) • SPL: 12 • Label highlights • Official documents

Safety (openFDA)

Top reactions: Dog 1 • Cat 6 • View

Case summaries: 3 (showing 3) • View

openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

Diagnosis Codes

ICD10_CM: B74.8 ICD10_CM: B88.1

Other filariases

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. (Contraindication, High)

Top reaction signals

Twitching (1) Grand mal seizure (1) Fever (1) Dysphoria (1) Dilated pupils (1) Death (1) Weight loss (1) Vomiting (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers

Package NDC	Product NDC	Status
0010-4120-01	0010	-
0010-4120-02	0010	-
0010-4120-03	0010	-
0010-4121-01	0010	-
0010-4121-02	0010	-
0010-4121-03	0010	-
0010-4251-01	0010	-
0010-4251-02	0010	-
0010-6001-03	0010	-
0010-6001-04	0010	-
0061-5354-01	0061	-
0061-5354-02	0061	-
0061-5355-01	0061	-
0061-5355-02	0061	-
0061-5356-01	0061	-
0061-5356-02	0061	-
0061-5357-01	0061	-
0061-5357-02	0061	-
17163-015-16	17163	-
17163-016-17	17163	-

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

Praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Droncit SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Droncit Canine Cestocide SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
PRAZIQUANTEL SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Droncit Feline Cestocide SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
DACTYMOR SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
PraziCleanse SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Durvet Feline Tape Tabs for Cats SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
TAPEWORM DEWORMER FOR DOGS SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Worm and Parasites Aquarium Cure Program Fresh SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
GiarCidia Prazi SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
Worm and Parasites Aquarium Cure Program Salt SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
GiarCidia Prazi SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
X SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
PRAZIQUANTEL SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
praziquantel SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
ucm061688.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 14, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 200265
ucm061690.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 14, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 200265
FOI Summary oN 141-581 Approved October 7, 2024.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 9, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 141581
FOI Summary sN 141-581 Approved May 21, 2025.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 9, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 141581
FOI Summary sN 141-581 Approved October 20, 2025.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 9, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 141581
FOI Summary 006-686 Granted February 18, 2026.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 2, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 6686
FOI Summary oA 200-834 Approved December 22, 2025.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Jan. 5, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 200834
FOI Summary o 141-619 Approved December 17, 2025 (2).pdf • FOI summary • Official • Jan. 5, 2026
FDA FOI summary for application 141619
UCM408781.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 15, 2024
FDA FOI summary for application 141421
ucm118019.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 19, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 141216
ucm118021.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 19, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 141216
ucm118023.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 19, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 141216
UCM457309.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 19, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 141216
UCM050062.pdf • FOI summary • Official • July 13, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 141261
FOI Summary oN 141-492 Approved March 8, 2018.pdf • FOI summary • Official • March 16, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 141492
FOI Summary oA 200-734 Approved January 12, 2023.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Feb. 1, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 200734
UCM181521.pdf • FOI summary • Official • June 15, 2022
FDA FOI summary for application 111607

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 184 Clinical 1 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0

Current Field Facts

side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm, Diarrhoea, INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS, Lethargy (see also Central nervous syst… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
contraindications: Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for… (Official, 2026-04-12)
contraindications: Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for… (Official, 2026-04-11)
contraindications: Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not intended for… (Official, 2026-02-12)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-21)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-20)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-13)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-12)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-12)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-11)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-11)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-10)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-09)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-08)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-07)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-06)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-05)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-04)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-03)
dosage_forms: Tablet (Official, 2026-06-02)

Recent Revisions

side_effects updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-04-12 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product	Sponsor	Application	Status	Published
Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) Prazi-C Tablets (OTC) RX/OTC Praziquantel Tablet • Oral Label highlights Official documents	Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd.	ANADA 200-265	Approved	May 14, 2026
Praziquantel Tablets RX Praziquantel Chewable Tablets • Oral Label highlights Official documents	Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.	ANADA 200-834	Approved	Jan 5, 2026
Praziquantel Tablets RX Praziquantel Chewable Tablets • Oral Label highlights Official documents	Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.	ANADA 200-734	Approved	Feb 1, 2023
Droncit™ 5.68% Injectible Solution RX Praziquantel Liquid (Solution) • Subcutaneous, Intramuscular Label highlights Official documents	Elanco US Inc.	NADA 111-607	Approved	Jun 15, 2022
Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC) RX Praziquantel Tablet • Oral Label highlights Official documents	Elanco US Inc.	NADA 111-798	Approved	Apr 26, 2022
Praziquantel Injection Praziquantel Injectable Solution • Intramuscular, Subcutaneous Label highlights Official documents	Bimeda Animal Health Ltd.	ANADA 200-501	Approved	Oct 2, 2018
Prazitech™ RX Praziquantel Liquid (Solution) • Intramuscular, Subcutaneous Label highlights Official documents	Bimeda Animal Health Ltd.	ANADA 200-176	Approved	Oct 2, 2018

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel; each cat tablet contains 23 milligrams of praziquantel.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis

Dosage

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Composition / specifications

Each chewable tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

Cats 4 pounds and under, 11.5 mg; 5 to 11 pounds, 23 mg; over 11 pounds, 34.5 mg.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog

Composition / specifications

34 mg per tablet

Dogs

Indication

For the removal of the following canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus and for the removal and control of Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dogs and puppies • Cats and kittens

Composition / specifications

Each milliliter contains 56.8 milligrams of praziquantel.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

Limitations

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

Limitations

Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dogs and puppies

Composition / specifications

Each dog tablet contains 34 milligrams of praziquantel

Dogs

Indication

Dosage

Limitations

Administer directly by mouth or crumbled and in feed. Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dogs and puppies • Cats and kittens

Composition / specifications

56.8 mg/mL

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

May be administered by either the subcutaneous or intramuscular route to cats utilizing the following dosage schedule: Under 5 lbs.—0.2 mL; 5-10 lbs.—0.4 mL; 11 lbs. and over—0.6 mL maximum.

Limitations

Not intended for use in kittens less than six (6) weeks of age. Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

Limitations

Not intended for use in puppies less than four (4) weeks of age. Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dogs and puppies • Cats and kittens

Composition / specifications

Each milliliter contains 56.8 milligrams of praziquantel.

Cats

Indication

For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

Dosage

Limitations

Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dogs

Indication

For removal of canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis.

Dosage

Limitations

Not intended for use in puppies less than 4 weeks of age. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

For removal of canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis. For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. For removal of the canine cestode Echinococcus granulosus , and for removal and control of the canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis . For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis .

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive

Vomiting (1) • Cat Diarrhea (1) • Dog Blood in vomit (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Skin & allergy

Twitching (1) • Cat Application site hair loss (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.

Neurologic

Grand mal seizure (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Effectiveness

Lack of efficacy - NOS (1) • Cat Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - whipworm (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm (1) • Cat Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (1) • Cat Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1) • Cat

Show more (2)

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1) • Dog Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Effectiveness.

Other

Weight loss (1) • Dog Stiffness limb (1) • Dog Not eating (1) • Dog Not defecating (1) • Cat Nasal discharge (1) • Cat

Show more (14)

Irritability (1) • Cat Inappropriate defecation (1) • Dog Hiding (1) • Cat Fever (1) • Cat Dysphoria (1) • Cat Dilated pupils (1) • Cat Death (1) • Dog Cyst NOS (1) • Dog Cough (1) • Cat Application site scratching (1) • Cat Application site reddening (1) • Cat Application site irritation (1) • Cat Application site inflammation (1) • Cat Application site bleeding (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Cat, Domestic Mediumhair, Female, 6 month, 2.27 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 0.52 tablet per animal • Reactions: Hiding • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074776
Serious AE: No
Treated For AE: No
Sex: Female
Age: 6.00 Month
Weight: 2.270 Kilogram

Case-reported brand: MSK
Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
Route: Oral
Form: Tablet
Dose: 0.52 tablet per animal

Reactions Reported:

Hiding

Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Hound (unspecified), Male, 3 year, 23.133 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous, Dose: 3 mL per animal • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074732
Serious AE: No
Treated For AE: No
Sex: Male
Age: 3.00 Year
Weight: 23.133 Kilogram

Case-reported brand: MSK
Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
Route: Subcutaneous
Dose: 3 mL per animal

Reactions Reported:

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm

Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Domestic Longhair, Male, 1 year, 4.5 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Unknown • Reactions: Dilated pupils, Dysphoria, Twitching, Fever, Grand mal seizure • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070795
Serious AE: Yes
Treated For AE: No
Sex: Male
Age: 1.00 Year
Weight: 4.500 Kilogram

Case-reported brand: MSK
Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
Route: Unknown
Form: Solution

Reactions Reported:

Dilated pupils Dysphoria Twitching Fever Grand mal seizure

Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

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Praziquantel Tablets (Rx)

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Praziquantel Tablets (Rx) Prazi-C Tablets (OTC)

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Droncit™ 5.68% Injectible Solution

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Dogs

Cats

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Dogs

Praziquantel 34 (Rx)

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Dogs

Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Dogs

Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC)

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Dogs

Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Droncit® Feline Cestocide Tablets Praziquantel 34 (Rx) Droncit® Canine Cestocide Tablets Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs (OTC) Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats (OTC)

Dogs

Praziquantel Injection

Praziquantel Injection

Cats

Dogs

Prazitech™

Prazitech™

Cats

Dogs

Praziquantel SPL