PRAZIQUANTEL tablet, chewable

Praziquantel by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Praziquantel by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by FELIX PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Each Chewable Tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

DESCRIPTION

Praziquantel Tablets 23 mg Feline Cestocide are sized for easy oral administration to either adult cats or kittens. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed.

INDICATIONS

Praziquantel Tablets 23 mg Feline Cestocide are indicated for the removal of the following canine cestodes: Dipylidium caninum and Taenia,taeniaeformis.

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are no known contraindications to the use of praziquantel in cats.

ACTION

Praziquantel Tablets are absorbed, metabolized in the liver and excreted in the bile. Upon entering the digestive tract from the bile, cestocidal activity is exhibited.1

Following exposure to praziquantel, the tapeworm loses its ability to resist digestion by the mammalian host. Because of this, whole tapeworms, including the scolex, are very rarely passed after administration of praziquantel. In many instances only disintegrated and partially digested pieces of tapeworms will be seen in the stool. The majority of tapeworms killed are digested and are not found in the feces.

USE DIRECTIONS

Praziquantel Tablets 23 mg Feline Cestocide may be administered directly per os or crumbled and mixed with the feed. The recommended dosage of praziquantel varies according to body weight. Smaller animals require a relatively larger dosage because of their higher metabolic rate. The optimum dose for each individual animal will be achieved by utilizing the following dosage schedule:

Cats and Kittens*
4 pound and under	½ tablet
5-11 pounds.	1 tablet
Over 11 pounds	1½ tablets

*Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age.

FASTING

The recommended dosage of praziquantel is not affected by the presence or absence of food in the gastrointestinal tract, therefore, FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

RETREATMENT

For those animals maintained on premises where reinfections are likely to occur, clients should be instructed in the steps necessary to prevent reinfection; otherwise, retreatment may be necessary. This is especially true in cases of Dipylidium caninum infections where reinfection is almost certain to occur if fleas are not removed from the animal and its environment.

ANIMAL SAFETY

The safety index has been derived from controlled safety evaluations, clinical trials and prior approved use in foreign countries.

Dosages of 5 times the labeled rate at 14 day intervals to cats as young as 5½ weeks did not produce clinical signs of toxicity. No significant clinical chemistry, hematological, or histopathological changes occurred. Symptoms of gross overdosage include vomition, salivation, diarrhea and depression.

PREGNANCY

Praziquantel tablets have been tested in breeding and pregnant dogs. No adverse effects were noted.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

One instance of diarrhea and one of salivation (1.5%) were reported during the field trials in which 135 cats were administered praziquantel tablets 23 feline cestocide.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Felix Pharmaceuticals Private Limited at 1-833-571-1525. To report suspected adverse drug experiences, contact Felix Pharmaceuticals Private
Limited at 1-833-571-1525. For additional information about reporting adverse drug experiences for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae
To obtain a Safety Data Sheet(s), contact Felix Pharmaceuticals Private Limited at 1-833-571-1525.

WARNING

Keep out of the reach of children. Not for human use.

STORAGE

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

HOW SUPPLIED

Bottle of 3, 50 and 150 scored tablets.

Each scored tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

NDC Number	Tablet Size	Tablets/Bottle
86101-020-21	23 mg	3 Tablets
86101-020-50	23 mg	50 Tablets
86101-020-13	23 mg	150 Tablets

REFERENCES

1Andrews, P. Pharmacokinetic Studies with Droncit® in Animals Using a Biological Assay. Veterinary Medical Review 2/76: 154-165.

Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-834

Distributed by:
Felixvet Inc.,
1300 NW Briarcliff Parkway,
Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64150

Made in India

Neutral Code No. MP/DRUGS/25/90/2020

Rev. November 2025 

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC: 86101-020-21

Praziquantel Tablets

23 mg

Feline Cestocide

CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

EACH TABLET CONTAINS: 23 mg praziquantel

3 Chewable Tablets

Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-834

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC: 86101-020-50

Praziquantel Tablets

23 mg

Feline Cestocide

CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

EACH TABLET CONTAINS: 23 mg praziquantel

50 Chewable Tablets

Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-834

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC: 86101-020-13

Praziquantel Tablets

23 mg

Feline Cestocide

CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

EACH TABLET CONTAINS: 23 mg praziquantel

150 Chewable Tablets

Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-834

  

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

PRAZIQUANTEL 
praziquantel tablet, chewable

Product Information
Product Type	PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 86101-020
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
PRAZIQUANTEL (UNII: 6490C9U457) (PRAZIQUANTEL - UNII:6490C9U457)	PRAZIQUANTEL	23 mg

Product Characteristics
Color	BROWN (off white to brown)	Score	2 pieces
Shape	ROUND (biconvex)	Size	10mm
Flavor	MEAT	Imprint Code	F;9;23
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 86101-020-21	3 in 1 BOTTLE
2	NDC: 86101-020-50	50 in 1 BOTTLE
3	NDC: 86101-020-13	150 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANADA	ANADA200834	01/20/2026

Labeler - FELIX PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED (985612369)