For the treatment and control of adult and immature gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, bots and tapeworms of horses, including:
Large strongyles
Strongylus vulgaris adults and 4th larval (arterial) stages
Strongylus edentatus adults and 4th larval (tissue) stages
Strongylus equinus adults
Triodontophorus spp adults
Small strongyles, adults
Cyathostomum spp.
Cylicocyclus spp.
Cylicodontophorus spp.
Cylicostephanus spp.
Gyalocephalus spp.
Hairworms
Trichostrongylus axei adults
Pinworms
Oxyuris equi adults and immatures
Ascarids
Parascaris equorum adults and immatures
Intestinal threadworms
Strongyloides westeri adults
Large-mouth stomach worms
Habronema muscae adults
Neck threadworms
Onchocerca spp. (microfilariae)
Lungworms
Dictyocaulus arnfieldi adult and immature
Stomach bots
Gasterophilus spp. oral and gastric larval stages
Tapeworms
Anoplocephala perfoliata
Anoplocephala magna
Paranoplocephala mamillana
Equimax Oral Paste for Horses is given by mouth at the recommended dose rate of 200 micrograms of ivermectin and 1.5mg of praziquantel per kg of bodyweight as a single dose, corresponding to 1.07g of paste per 100kg bodyweight. The first syringe division delivers sufficient paste to treat 100kg of bodyweight. Each subsequent syringe division delivers sufficient paste to treat 50kg of bodyweight. The syringe delivers sufficient paste to treat 700kg bodyweight at the recommended dose rate.
The horse’s weight should be accurately determined to ensure use of the correct dose of product.
Before administration adjust the syringe to the calculated dosage by setting the ring on the plunger.
|
Weight
|
Dosage
|
Weight
|
Dosage
|
|
Up to 100kg
|
1.070g paste
|
401-450kg
|
4.815g paste
|
|
101-150kg
|
1.605g paste
|
451-500kg
|
5.350g paste
|
|
151-200kg
|
2.140g paste
|
501-550kg
|
5.885g paste
|
|
201-250kg
|
2.675g paste
|
551-600kg
|
6.420g paste
|
|
251-300kg
|
3.210g paste
|
601-650kg
|
6.955g paste
|
|
301-350kg
|
3.745g paste
|
651-700kg
|
7.49g paste
|
|
351-400kg
|
4.280g paste
|
|
|
The animal’s mouth must be free of food. The syringe should be placed between the front and back teeth and the paste deposited at the base of the tongue. Immediately elevate the head for a few seconds to ensure that the product is swallowed. Treatment is recommended at least twice a year, in spring and autumn or according to veterinary advice. Intermediate roundworm treatment is advisable.
