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Eqvalan Paste
Contra-indications,
warnings, etc
Some horses carrying
heavy infection of Onchocerca microfilariae have
experienced oedema and pruritus following dosing, assumed to be the
result of death of large numbers of microfilariae. These signs resolve
within a few days but symptomatic treatment may be advisable.
EQVALAN Paste for
Horses has been formulated specifically for use in horses and donkeys
only. Dogs or cats may be adversely affected by the concentration of
ivermectin in this product if they are allowed to ingest spilled paste
or have access to used syringes.
Do not smoke, eat or
drink while handling the product.
Wash hands after
use.
This product may cause
skin and eye irritation. Therefore, the user should avoid contact of the
product with the skin and the eyes. In the case of contact rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
In the case of
accidental ingestion or eye irritation after contact seek medical advise
immediately and show the package insert or the label to the physician.
For animal treatment
only.
Withdrawal periods:
Donkeys - meat: 21
days.
Container disposal:
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO FISH AND AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate
ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or used container. Any
unused veterinary medicinal product or waste material derived from such
veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with
local requirements.
Presentation
A white
ready-to-use paste formulation for oral administration containing
1.87% w/w ivermectin.
Uses
For the treatment
and control of adult and immature roundworms, lungworms and bots of
horses and donkeys.
EQVALAN Paste for
Horses at the recommended dose rate of 200 micrograms ivermectin
per kg bodyweight provides effective treatment and control of the
following parasites of horses and donkeys:
Large strongyles
Strongylus vulgaris (adults and arterial larval stages),
S. edentatus (adults and tissue larval stages),
S. equinus (adults), Triodontophorus
spp. (adults), T. brevicauda, T. serratus,
Craterostomum acuticaudatum (adults).
Small strongyles
Adult and immature
(fourth stage larvae) small strongyles or cyathostomes, including
benzimidazole-resistant strains: Coronocyclus
spp., including C. coronatus,
C. labiatus, C. labratus; Cyathostomum spp.,
including C. catinatum, C. pateratum; Cylicocyclus
spp., including C. ashworthi,
C. elongatus, C. insigne, C. lepostomum, C. nassatus, C. radiatus;
Cylicostephanus spp., including
C. asymetricus, C. bidentatus, C. calicatus, C.
goldi, C. longibursatus, C. minutus; Cylicodontophorus spp.,
including C. bicornatus; Gyalocephalus capitatus;
Parapoteriostomum spp. including
P. euproctus, P. mettami; Petrovinema spp.
including P. poculatum; Poteriostomum spp.
including P. imparidentatum.
Lungworms (adults and immatures)
Dictyocaulus arnfieldi
Pinworms (adults and immatures)
Oxyuris equi
Ascarids (adults and immature)
Parascaris equorum
Hairworms (adults)
Trichostrongylus axei
Large-mouth stomach worms (adults)
Habronema muscae
Neck threadworms (microfilariae)
Onchocerca spp.
Intestinal threadworms (adults)
Strongyloides westeri
Stomach bots
Oral and gastric
stages of Gastrophilus spp.
Dosage and
administration
EQVALAN Paste for
Horses is given orally at the recommended dose rate of 0.2 mg
ivermectin per kg of bodyweight. Each syringe delivers 120 mg
ivermectin, sufficient to treat 600 kg of bodyweight.
Parasite control program:
All horses and
donkeys should be included in a regular parasite control program,
with particular attention being paid to mares, foals and yearlings.
Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and
routine treatment repeated as appropriate.
EQVALAN Paste for
Horses is highly effective against gastro-intestinal, cutaneous and
pulmonary nematodes and bots of horses. Regular treatment will
reduce the chances of verminous arteritis and colic caused by
Strongylus vulgaris. With its broad spectrum,
the product is well suited to be the major medication in parasite
control programs and is well suited to be the major component in a
rotational program.
Dosing instructions:
Each weight
marking on the syringe plunger will deliver sufficient paste to
treat 100kg bodyweight. Unlock the knurled ring by making ¼ turn and
slide the knurled ring up the plunger shaft so that the side nearest
the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking. Turn the knurled
ring ¼ turn to lock in place. Remove the plastic cap from the tip of
the nozzle. Make sure the horse's mouth contains no feed. Insert the
syringe into the horse's mouth at the interdental space. Advance the
plunger as far as it will go, depositing the medication on the base
of the tongue.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not store
above 25°C.
Protect from
light.
Keep out of
the reach of children.
Further
information
Horses and
donkeys of all ages, including young foals, pregnant mares
and breeding stallions, have been treated with no adverse
effects on their health and fertility.
EQVALAN
Paste for Horses has been used in conjunction with other
equine health care products and no interactions have been
identified.
Mild
transitory signs (slowed papillary light response and
depression) have been seen at a dose of 1.8 mg/kg (9 times
the recommended dose). Other signs seen at higher doses
include mydriasis, ataxia, tremors, stupor, coma and death.
The less severe signs have been transitory. No antidote has
been identified; however, symptomatic therapy may be
beneficial.
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