Praziquantel Dosage Calculator

Praziquantel Dosage for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Trade Names: Droncit, Drontal (combination with febantel)
Functional classification: Antiparasitic
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Praziquantel Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight

Important Safety Information

Use as directed by a veterinarian. Follow proper dosing guidelines based on animal weight and condition.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 690-691

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Weight Range Dosage Frequency
Dogs PO <6.8 kg 7.5 mg/kg Once
>6.8 kg 5 mg/kg Once
IM/SQ <2.3 kg 7.5 mg/kg Once
2.7-4.5 kg 6.3 mg/kg Once
>5 kg 5 mg/kg Once
Paragonimus in dogs (lung worms): 23 mg/kg PO q8h for 3 days
Cats PO <1.8 kg 11.4 mg/cat Once
2.3-5 kg 23 mg/cat Once
>5 kg 34.5 mg/cat Once
IM/SQ 1.8-2.2 kg 11.4 mg/cat Once
2.3-4.5 kg 22.7 mg/cat Once
>5 kg 34.1 mg/cat Once

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Horses PO 1.5-2.5 mg/kg Once