Panacur® Equine Oral Paste

Panacur® Equine Oral Paste

For the treatment of immature and mature stages of roundworms in Equine

Description

Panacur Paste

For the treatment of immature and mature stages of roundworms: bloodworms (large strongyles), redworms (small strongyles), ascarids, oxyurids and strongyloides of horses.

 

Composition

Each ml of paste contains 0.187 gram of fenbendazole.

Target species

Horses.

Indications

  1. Treatment of infections with small and large strongyles, ascarids, Oxyuris spp. and Strongyloides spp. species.
  2. Can also be used for treatment of horses with immature and migrating strongyles infections.

Dosage

  1. The standard dose is a single dose 7.5 mg/kg, which is equal to 1 syringe of 20 ml per 500 kg bodyweight.
  2. In case of infection with migrating larval stages of large strongyles, or encysted mucosal stages of small strongyles, the standard dose of 7.5 mg/kg should be given for 5 consecutive days.
  3. In cases of diarrhoea in 2-3-week-old suckling foals, caused by Strongyloides westeri, the dose should be 50 mg/kg, which is equal to 1 syringe of 20 ml per 75 kg bodyweight.

Method of administration

By the oral route.

WARNINGS

  • Dispose of all empty syringes according to local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure there of may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

  • The syringe is graduated with 6 markings. Each marking corresponds to a dosage for 100 kg body weight.
  • Before administration, the syringe should be adjusted to the calculated dosage by setting the ring on the plunger.
  • Ensure that the horse does not have food in its mouth.
  • Insert the syringe in the gap between the front and back teeth and deliver paste onto the back of the tongue.
  • Immediately raise the horse’s head for a few seconds after dosing.

 

Presentation

Cartons with 1 or 20 syringes containing 20 gram of paste each.

Storage

At room temperature.

Further information

Panacur Paste can be used in pregnant animals.

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