Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.522.1870 Praziquantel

(i) Amount. Administer by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection for dogs and puppies 5 pounds (lb) and under, 0.3 mL;  for 6 to 10 lb, 0.5 mL;  for 11 to 25 lb, 1.0 mL;  if over 25 lb, 0.2 mL/5 lb body weight to a maximum of 3 mL.

(ii) Indications for use. For removal of canine cestodes Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, and Echinococcus granulosus, and removal and control of canine cestode Echinococcus multilocularis.

(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

(i) Amount. Administer by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection for cats and kittens under 5 lb, 0.2 mL;  5 to 10 lb, 0.4 mL;  11 lb and over, 0.6 mL maximum.

(ii) Indications for use. For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis.

(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts the drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.