Bayer Praziquantel 50 mg Tablets
Active ingredient: Praziquantel
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Vetoquinol UK Limited
VMD MA No.
08007/5022
What it's used for
For the treatment of adult tapeworms of cats and dogs. The tablets are effective against both immature and mature forms of adult tapeworms in both cats and...
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Bayer Praziquantel 50 mg Tablets — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.
against both immature and mature forms of adult tapeworms in both cats and dogs.
The product is a highly effective treatment against all the common species of tapeworm
infecting cats and dogs in the United Kingdom including
Taenia ovis, Taenia pisiformis, Taenia multiceps, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia
taeniaeformis,
Echinococcus multilocularis
The recommended dose rate is 5 mg/kg body weight. This corresponds to 1 tablet per
10 kg body weight.
Dogs2.5 – 5.0 kg½ tablet6.0– 10.0 kg1 tablet11.0 – 20.0 kg2 tablets21.0 – 30.0 kg3 tabletsOver 30 kgpro rataCatsAdult½ tablet
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Administration and Duration of Treatment
For oral administration.
The tablets are administered by opening the animal’s mouth and pushing the tablet over
the back of the tongue so that it cannot be rejected. Alternatively, a tablet can be
wrapped in a piece of meat or butter and offered to the animal or crushed and mixed
with the food.
A single dose is all that is required. However, for dogs in rural areas and for packs of
hounds, this dose should be repeated every four weeks to ensure that newly acquired
tapeworms are destroyed before reaching maturity. Dosing must be associated with
strict control of the dog’s diet to ensure that uncooked offal is not eaten.
Do not administer to unweaned kittens and puppies as such animals are rarely
infected with tapeworms.
Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
caninum
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housing should be carried out at the same time. Unless flea control is complete an
infected flea population may survive: i.e. re-treatment of the animal may be necessary.
As a precautionary measure to prevent the establishment of
multilocula
be treated with praziquantel.
Special precautions for use in animals
Any part-used tablets should be discarded.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In the interests of good hygiene, persons administering the tablets directly to an
animal or adding them to the animal’s food should wash their hands afterwards.
Store in a dry place.
MA Split from NI MA Following AN:01098/2025Page 3 of 5
Administration and Duration of Treatment
For oral administration.
The tablets are administered by opening the animal’s mouth and pushing the tablet over
the back of the tongue so that it cannot be rejected. Alternatively, a tablet can be
wrapped in a piece of meat or butter and offered to the animal or crushed and mixed
with the food.
A single dose is all that is required. However, for dogs in rural areas and for packs of
hounds, this dose should be repeated every four weeks to ensure that newly acquired
tapeworms are destroyed before reaching maturity. Dosing must be associated with
strict control of the dog’s diet to ensure that uncooked offal is not eaten.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Not applicable.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
Not applicable.
5.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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