Uses

For the treatment of mixed cestode, nematode and arthropod infestations, due to adult and immature roundworms, lungworms, bots and tapeworms in horses:

Nematodes

Large-strongyles

Strongylus vulgaris (adult and arterial larvae)

Strongylus edentatus (adult and L4 tissue larval stages)

Strongylus equinus (adult and L4 larval stage)

Triodontophorus spp. (adult)

Small-strongyles

Cyathostomum (adult and non-encysted mucosal larvae): Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Gyalocephalus spp.

Ascarids

Parascaris equorum (adult and larvae).

Pinworms

Oxyuris equi (adult and larvae).

Hairworms

Trichostrongylus axei (adult)

Cestodes ( Tapeworm):

Anoplocephala perfoliata,Anoplocephala magna, Paranoplocephala mamillana

As tapeworm infestation is unlikely to occur in horses before two months of age, treatment of foals below this age is not considered necessary.

Stomach Bots

Gasterophilus spp. (larvae).

Dosage and administration

Single oral administration.

200 µg of ivermectin and 1.5 mg of praziquantel per kg of bodyweight corresponding to 1 tablet per 100 kg bodyweight.

To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.

Weight  Doseage
 
up to 100 kg  1 tablet
 
101 - 200 kg  2 tablets
 
201 - 300 kg  3 tablets
 
301 - 400 kg  4 tablets
 
401 - 500 kg  5 tablets
 
501 - 600 kg  6 tablets
 
601 - 700 kg  7 tablets
 
701 - 800 kg  8 tablets

Once the correct dose has been determined, it should be administered in the following way :

Present the tablet in the palm of your hand. Repeat this gesture until the complete dose has been administered. During the initial administration, the tablet can be combined with a small amount of food or a treat to increase the acceptance by the horse.

In the event that the required dose is not ingested an alternative treatment should be administered. Seek the advice of your veterinary practitioner.

Advice regarding appropriate dosing programmes and stock management should be sought to achieve adequate parasite control for both tapeworm and roundworm infestations.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

For animal treatment only.

Do not use in foals under 2 weeks of age.

Do not use in mares from which milk is taken for human consumption.

Do not use in horses known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients.

Special warnings for target species

Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy:

-too frequent and repeated use of anthelmintics from the same class over an extended period of time,

-underdosing, which may be due to underestimation of body weight, misadministration of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing device (if any).

Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test). Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and having a different mode of action should be used.

Resistance to ivermectin has been reported in Parascaris equorum in horses in a number of countries including ones in the EU. Therefore the use of this product should be based on national (regional, farm) epidemiological information about susceptibility of nematodes and recommendations on how to limit further selection for resistance to anthelmintics

The product can be used safely in stallions.

Can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Special precautions for use in animals

Avermectins may not be well tolerated in all non target species. Cases of intolerance are reported in dogs, especially Collies, Old English Sheepdogs and related breeds or crosses, and also in turtles and tortoises.

Dogs and cats should not be allowed to ingest spilled tablets or have access to used packaging due to the potential for adverse effects related to ivermectin toxicity.

Operator Warnings

Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of eye irritation, seek medical attention. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this product. Keep out of the reach of children. In the event of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice and show the leaflet to the physician so that he knows what you have taken.

Adverse reactions

Colic, diarrhoea and anorexia have been reported in very rare occasions post treatment, in particular when there is heavy worm burden. In very rare occasions, allergic reactions such as hypersalivation, lingual oedema and urticaria, tachycardia, congested mucus membranes, and subcutaneous oedema have been reported following treatment with the product.

Withdrawal Period

Horses may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 35 days from the last treatment.

Legal

These products, as well as being available from vets and pharmacists, can be supplied by a suitably qualified person (SQP) whose premises are registered with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB). Our SQP Mr M Bianco, number QE7027, is available for advice regarding worming schedules and procedures if required.

Within the current legislation it is our duty to determine the purchaser is a legitimate buyer and owner of an animal requiring treatment. Upon completion of purchasing these goods you will be asked some questions regarding the animal for compliance with the VMD, please be aware that we may contact you to confirm any details if necessary.

Always read the instructions before use.

Safety precautions may be necessary during administration, please consult the packaging and/or product literature.

POM-VPS -
This is for food producing animals.