Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Profender tablets fully treat tapeworm infections in dogs
By Schroeder, Iris et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2009·Bayer Animal Health GmbH, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of emodepside plus praziquantel tablets (Profender tablets for dogs) against mature and immature cestode infections in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with intestinal worm infections was treated with a new flavored tablet containing emodepside and praziquantel, which are effective against various types of tapeworms. The treatment showed 100% success in eliminating both mature and immature stages of the worms, including Echinococcus and Taenia species, without causing any side effects. This means that if your dog has been diagnosed with these types of worm infections, this combination treatment is both safe and effective.
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Abstract
The efficacy of a novel flavoured tablet formulation of emodepside plus praziquantel (Profender tablets for dogs) against intestinal cestodes was investigated in four randomised, blinded placebo-controlled dose confirmation studies in dogs experimentally infected with Echinococcus granulosus or E. multilocularis and in dogs naturally infected with Dipylidium caninum or Taenia spp. The tablets were used at the minimum recommended dose of 1 mg emodepside and 5 mg praziquantel per kg body weight. The studies demonstrated 100% efficacy against mature and immature E. granulosus and E. multilocularis and mature Taenia spp. and D. caninum. Additionally, one of the studies demonstrated non-interference of emodepside with the efficacy of praziquantel against D. caninum. No side effects of the treatment were observed. It is concluded that emodepside plus praziquantel tablets are safe and effective against mature and immature stages of E. granulosus and E. multilocularis and mature stages of Taenia spp. and D. caninum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19575223/