Will Pyrantel Kill Tapeworms?

Will Pyrantel Kill Tapeworms?

General Description: Praziquantel + pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic (dewormer) to kill your cat's tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms. Tablets may be given directly by mouth or mixed in the food.

Is pyrantel good for tapeworm?

Pyrantel pamoate is not effective against tapeworms, whipworms, or many other types of intestinal parasites.

What intestinal parasites does pyrantel kill?

In humans, it is used to treat pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms [4]. For pinworms, the medication may be used for self-treatment, but for other infections, medical advice is desirable and treatment of children less than 2 years old should be avoided.

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