Elanco ™ Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats

Manufacturer
Elanco US Inc.
Effective date
2026-02-23
Label type
OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 02:46:33

Label at a glance#

ProductTapeworm Dewormer for Cats
Active ingredientPRAZIQUANTEL
Label structure12 sections

Indications and uses

TAPEWORM DEWORMER (praziquantel tablets) will remove the common tapeworms, Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis , from cats and kittens.

Dosage and administration

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with the food. Administer to cats and kittens* only as follows: *Not intended for use in kittens less than 6 weeks of age. Body Weight (lbs) No. of Tablets 4 pounds and under ½ tablet 5-11 pounds 1 tablet Over 11 pounds 1 ½ tablets FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

Storage and handling

Store at less than or equal to 25°C (77°F). Elanco ™ Manufactured for: Elanco US Inc. Indianapolis, IN 46221 U.S.A Approved by FDA under NADA # 111-798 Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. Product of China                                     November 2025 PA104444X © 2025 Elanco or its affiliates

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Consult your veterinarian before administering the tablets to weak or debilitated animals.

Each tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

DESCRIPTION:

DESCRIPTION SECTION

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) are sized for easy oral administration to either adult cats or kittens. The tablets may be crumbled and mixed with the feed.

USES:

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

TAPEWORM DEWORMER (praziquantel tablets) will remove the common tapeworms, Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis, from cats and kittens.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) may be given directly in the mouth or crumbled and mixed with the food. Administer to cats and kittens* only as follows:

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

Body Weight (lbs)

No. of Tablets

4 pounds and under

½ tablet

5-11 pounds

1 tablet

Over 11 pounds

1 ½ tablets

FASTING IS NEITHER NECESSARY NOR RECOMMENDED.

RETREATMENT:

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Steps should be taken to control fleas and rodents on the premises in order to prevent reinfection; otherwise, retreatment will be necessary. This is especially true in cases of tapeworms transmitted by fleas (Dipylidium caninum) where reinfection is almost certain to occur if fleas are not removed from the animal and its environment. If reinfection occurs, tapeworm segments may be observed within one month of the initial treatment.

SIDE EFFECTS:

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION

Isolated incident of either salivation or diarrhea have been reported following treatment, but were considered non-significant. If these signs are observed and they persist, consult your veterinarian.

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

For product questions, to report side effects, or for a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), call Elanco Product & Veterinary Support at 888-545-5973.

For additional information about reporting side effects for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

WARNING:

WARNINGS SECTION

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

HOW SUPPLIED:

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

Bottle of 3 scored tablets. Each scored tablet contains 23 mg praziquantel.

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store at less than or equal to 25°C (77°F).

Elanco™
Manufactured for:
Elanco US Inc.
Indianapolis, IN 46221 U.S.A
Approved by FDA under NADA # 111-798

Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates.

Product of China                                     November 2025

PA104444X

© 2025 Elanco or its affiliates

Principal Display Panel - 23 mg Carton Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

ElancoTM

TAPEWORM
DEWORMER

(praziquantel tablets)
for cats

Tapeworm tablets for cats
EACH TABLET CONTAINS:
23 mg praziquantel

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

3
Tablets

Approved by FDA under NADA # 111-798

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats Carton Label
Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats Carton Label

Principal Display Panel – 23 mg Bottle Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Elanco

TAPEWORM
DEWORMER

(praziquantel tablets) FOR CATS

EACH TABLET CONTAINS:

23 mg praziquantel

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

Contents:
3

Tablets

Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats Bottle Label
Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for cats Bottle Label

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58198-0063-1Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats1 in 1 CARTONTABLET18
58198-0063-2Tapeworm Dewormer for Cats3 in 1 BOTTLETABLET38

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58198-006358198-0063-2, 58198-0063-1

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PRAZIQUANTEL6490C9U457ACTIB

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PRAZIQUANTELPRAZIQUANTELPar Health USA, LLC16f2b9c4-a260-4a31-bd52-e5945913246c2026-08-12Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: PRAZIQUANTEL
BiltricidePRAZIQUANTELBayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.34ce1cdd-648e-4f1e-8512-bf3d4cc22eb92026-03-02Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: PRAZIQUANTEL

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