Praziquantel Oral Suspension (Anhydrous)
Praziquantel is an FDA-approved preparation containing Praziquantel, for veterinary use. Available by prescription.
How to Give Anhydrous Oral Suspension
Oral Suspension (Anhydrous) is a liquid medication that does not contain water in its base. This might be an oil-based or other special base to help stabilize the medicine. It will look like a regular liquid medication, but often needs a good shake because the drug can settle. Here's how to give it:
- Shake well each time to mix the medication (5-10 seconds).
- Measure the dose using the syringe/dropper provided or one recommended by your vet. Insert the top of the oral syringe into the bottle adapter. Turn the bottle upside down and pull the plunger until the medicine reaches the volume required
- Hold your pet steady: a towel or helper can assist with squirmy pets.
- Administer the dose slowly into the side of the mouth. Allow small pauses if needed for swallowing.
- Raise the head slightly to help the medication go down and clean any spills with a little water or tissue.
- Praise your pet and offer a treat or water (unless advised against feeding right after).
- Clean the syringe with water immediately after use. Store the bottle as directed, out of sunlight.
- Consistency is key: Shake each time, measure accurately, and contact your vet if any issues arise.
Praziquantel is a pyrazine-isoquinoline derivative anthelmintic utilized for the management of internal parasites. It is a prescription medication available in oral and injectable formats for use in dogs and cats, frequently considered by veterinarians for patients presented with tapeworm infections. Your veterinarian will determine appropriateness based on a fecal examination or clinical signs.
The actions described here reflect the product's FDA-approved labeling; your veterinarian determines the appropriate use for your animal.
Prescription only. Use only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This information is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, prescribing or monitoring.
At a pharmacological level, it is used in the context of managing the cell membrane permeability of tapeworms, providing an approach for managing the parasite population by causing paralysis and death. Commonly observed effects are typically rare but may include localized digestive changes such as vomiting or behavioral shifts like temporary lethargy. Because it is used in the context of managing the adult stage of the tapeworm, your veterinarian will discuss environmental management to prevent reinfection. Owners should monitor for any unusual signs and contact their veterinarian promptly.
Yes. Professional strength praziquantel is a prescription medication and requires a valid authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab verifies all requirements before dispensing.
Yes. Mixlab specializes in compounding praziquantel into customized strengths and flavored oral formats, such as flavored oral liquids or treats, to suit the specific needs of your pet.
Veterinarians discuss praziquantel for its specific ability to help manage tapeworms (Dipylidium, Taenia and Echinococcus). It offers an approach to addressed intestinal parasitic challenges.
Praziquantel begins managing the parasite population shortly after administration. Your veterinarian will determine if a repeat dose is necessary based on your pet’s risk factors and environment.
You may notice dead or partially digested parasites in the stool as they are expelled from the body. This is a normal observational sign of the medication's influence on the parasite population.
