Praziquantel is an anthelmintic used to treat tapeworm infections.

- Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. Read the label carefully.

- If the medicine is a liquid, measure the dose with reasonable care.

- DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed

- DO NOT give more often than directed.

- A second treatment will need to be given in 3 weeks.

Quite often, a single dose of this medicine is effective. Measures should be taken to prevent reinfection.

- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

- Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.

- Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

- There are very few side effects when the drug is given at the usual dose.

- Side effects that may occur include loss of appetite, vomiting, drowsiness, diarrhea in dogs and salivation and diarrhea in cats.

- Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

- Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet.

- Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.

- Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.