Cestex–Oral Tapeworm Medication For Cats
General Product Information
Cestex (primary active imgredient: epsiprantel) is a tapeworm medication intended for oral administration. Available for dogs as well as cats, Cestex is obtainable only with a prescription and comes in tablet form. Cestexis intended only for cats 7 weeks or older.
Among the benefits offered by Cestex is single dosage formulation, and relatively rare side effects. There are also no reported interactions with Cestex and other drugs.
The main ingredient in Cestex functions as a dewormer or anthelminthic. These types of medications work by paralyzing pests, causing it to dislodge from the walls of the cat’s intestines. The tapeworm is then absorbed by the digestive system, and is eliminated in the stool, where it is largely invisible.
It is important to realize that Cestex is quite a powerful medication, and shouldn’t be given to cats younger than 7 weeks. It is also important to make sure that you combine the use of Cestex with proper personal hygiene, since it is possible for people to become infected with tapeworm after contact with a pet. Cestex can in fact be used as one of the most potent aids in a holistic and comprehensive pest control program, that includes the avoidance of feeding your pets rodents or uncooked fish, as well as the regular cleaning of waste.
Possible Side Effects As Acknowledged By The Manufacturer
The side effects associated with the use of Cestex appear to be quite rare, although the manufacturer does acknowledge that they may occur. Side effects that you can expect to see in susceptible animals include vomiting and/or diarrhea, either of which should brought to the attention of a qualified veterinarian. Any other signs that your pet is not behaving normally should be discussed with your vet as well.
Customer Reviews
Most of the customer reviews regarding Cestex appear to be generally positive with a few dissenters here and there.
One customer reports having brought his cat to the vet after noticing a gradual–although significant weight loss–in his pet. Suspecting a tapeworm infestation, this pet owner lost no time in bringing his cat in for examination along with the requisite stool sample, after which his suspicions were confirmed. The vet then prescribed Cestex, which was intended for immediate treatment, along with another Cestex pill meant to be taken a few weeks later. This owner experienced such favorable results with Cestex that he didn’t even have to use the second tablet at all on his cat.
One other customer also obtained Cestex from her veterinarian, and was pleasantly surprised that 24 hours was all it took for all signs of the condition to disappear. This user did report slight diarrhea, although this cleared up fairly quickly. In any case this user feels that a short bout of diarrhea is certainly a small price to pay for the price of having to treat a tapeworm infestation for the long term. As far as this user is concerned, tapeworm is never going to be a problem with Cestex.