Eqvalan
Parasiticide-Oral
Ivermectin Anthelmintic and Boticide
Active Ingredient(s): Each
syringe contains:
Indications: EQVALAN Paste
provides effective control of the
following parasites in horses:
Large strongyles (adults):
Strongylus vulgaris (also early
forms in blood vessels), S.
edentatus (also tissue sages),
S. equinus, Triodontophorus
spp.
Small strongyles including those
resistant to some benzimidazole
class compounds (adults and
fourth-stage larvae):
Cyathostomum spp.,
Cylicocyclus spp.,
Cylicostephanus spp.,
Cylicodontophorus spp.
Pinworms (adults and fourth-stage
larvae): Oxyuris equi.
Ascarids (adults and third- and
fourth-stage larvae): Parascaris
equorum.
Hairworms (adults):
Trichostrongylus axei.
Largemouth stomach worms (adults):
Habronema muscae.
Neck threadworms (microfilariae):
Onchocerca spp.
Bots (oral and gastric stages):
Gastrophilus spp.
Lungworms (adults and fourth-stage
larvae): Dictyocaulus arnfieldi.
Intestinal threadworms (adults):
Strongyloides westeri.
Summer sores caused by Habronema
and Draschia spp.
cutaneous third-stage larvae.
Dosage and Administration: One
(1) syringe contains sufficient
paste to treat one (1) 1,250 lb.
horse at the recommended dose rate
of 91 mcg ivermectin per lb. (200
mcg/kg) of body weight. Each weight
marking on the syringe plunger
delivers enough paste to treat 250
lbs. of body weight.
1. While holding the plunger, turn
the knurled ring on the plunger
one-quarter () turn to the left and
slide it so the side nearest the
barrel is at the prescribed weight
marking.
2. Lock the ring.
3. Make sure that horse's mouth
contains no feed.
4. Remove the cover from the tip of
the syringe.
5. Insert the syringe tip into the
horse's mouth at the space between
the teeth.
6. Depress the plunger as far as it
will go, depositing paste on the
back of the tongue.
7. Immediately raise the horse's
head for a few seconds after dosing.
Parasite Control Program: All horses
should be included in a regular
parasite control program. Foals
should be treated initially at 6 to
8 weeks of age, and routine
treatment repeated as appropriate.
Consult a veterinarian for a control
program to meet your specific needs.
EQVALAN Paste is highly effective
against gastro-intestinal nematodes
and bots of horses. Regular
treatment will reduce the chances of
verminous arteritis caused by S.
vulgaris.
Safety: EQVALAN Paste may be
used in horses of all ages including
mares at any stage of pregnancy.
Stallions may be treated without
adversely affecting their fertility.
Consult a veterinarian for
assistance in the diagnosis,
treatment, and control of
parasitism.
Caution(s): EQVALAN Paste has
been formulated specifically for use
in horses only. This product should
not be used in other animal species
as severe adverse reactions,
including fatalities in dogs, may
result. Refrain from smoking and
eating when handling. Wash hands
after use. Avoid contact with eyes.
Keep this and all drugs out of the
reach of children.
Ivermectin and excreted residues may
adversely affect aquatic organisms.
Do not contaminate ground water.
Dispose of container in approved
landfill or by incineration.
Note to User: Swelling and itching
reactions after treatment with
EQVALAN Paste have occurred in
horses carrying heavy infections of
neck threadworm microfilariae (Onchocera
sp.). These reactions were most
likely the result of microfilariae
dying in large numbers. Symptomatic
treatment may be advisable. Consult
a veterinarian should any such
reactions occur.
Healing of summer sores involving
extensive tissue changes may require
other appropriate therapy in
conjunction with treatment with
EQVALAN Paste. Re-infection, and
measures for its prevention should
also be considered. Consult a
veterinarian if the condition does
not improve.
Warning(s): Do not use in horses
intended for food purposes.
Presentation: 0.21 oz. (6.08 g)
individual syringes.
EQVALAN is a registered trademark
of Merial Limited, Iselin, NJ. |
