Ivermectin and Praziquantel Oral Paste (Equine) Description

Ivermectin and Praziquantel Oral Paste is a broad-spectrum equine dewormer formulated to treat and control a wide range of internal parasites in horses. It combines ivermectin, which is effective against many roundworms, bots, and external parasite larvae, with praziquantel, which specifically targets tapeworms. This combination helps provide comprehensive parasite control with a single dose.

The paste is designed for easy oral administration and is suitable for use in most horses, including broodmares, breeding stallions, and foals when used according to veterinary recommendations. Regular deworming helps maintain your horse’s overall health, supports weight maintenance, improves performance, and reduces the risk of parasite-related illness.

Uses of Ivermectin and Praziquantel Oral Paste

• Treatment and control of large strongyles
• Treatment of small strongyles, including certain resistant strains
• Control of pinworms
• Treatment of ascarids (roundworms)
• Treatment of hairworms
• Control of large-mouth stomach worms
• Removal of bots (oral and gastric stages)
• Treatment of lungworms
• Control of intestinal threadworms
• Treatment of summer sores caused by Habronema and Draschia larvae
• Management of dermatitis caused by Onchocerca microfilariae
• Treatment of tapeworm infections

Benefits of Ivermectin and Praziquantel Oral Paste

• Provides broad-spectrum parasite protection with a single dose.
• Combines ivermectin and praziquantel for effective control of both roundworms and tapeworms.
• Helps improve overall health and digestive function by reducing parasite burden.
• Easy-to-administer oral paste formulation.
• Suitable for use in most horses, including breeding animals and young foals, when used as directed by a veterinarian.

Common Parasites Controlled

• Large Strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, S. edentatus, S. equinus)
• Small Strongyles (Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp.)
• Pinworms (Oxyuris equi)
• Ascarids (Parascaris equorum)
• Hairworms (Trichostrongylus axei)
• Large-mouth stomach worms (Habronema muscae)
• Bots (Gasterophilus spp.)
• Lungworms (Dictyocaulus arnfieldi)
• Intestinal threadworms (Strongyloides westeri)
• Tapeworms

How to Use

Administer the oral paste according to your veterinarian’s instructions or the product label. The dose is based on the horse’s body weight. Ensure the full recommended dose is given to maximize effectiveness. Do not underdose, as this may reduce parasite control and contribute to resistance.

How It Works

• Ivermectin works by disrupting nerve and muscle function in susceptible parasites, leading to paralysis and death.
• Praziquantel damages the outer surface of tapeworms, causing paralysis and allowing the horse’s digestive system to eliminate them naturally.

Precautions

• For veterinary use only.
• Not intended for human consumption.
• Use only in horses and according to veterinary guidance.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and other animals.

Possible Side Effects

When used as directed, side effects are uncommon. In rare cases, horses may experience:

• Mild swelling or irritation at the mouth
• Temporary lethargy
• Mild digestive upset
• Hypersensitivity reactions in horses with heavy parasite burdens

If unusual symptoms occur after treatment, consult your veterinarian promptly.