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Eqvalan & Eqvalan Duo Oral Paste for Horses Annual Wormer Pack [active ingredients: Ivermectin & Praziquantel] (POM-VPS)
This annual worming pack contains 2 x Eqvalan wormer syringes and 2 x Eqvalan Duo wormer syringes, so contains all the wormers you need to keep your horse parasite free all year round! The Eqvalan Duo is for use in spring and autumn, with the Eqvalan for use in early and late summer. Each syringe is sufficient to treat a horse up to 600kg. if you horse weighs more than this you will need an additional paste. For more information on when to worm your horse, please read our Confused About Worming? article, written by our in-house SQP.
*This product can only be sold into the United Kingdom*
What does Eqvalan treat?
Eqvalan paste, at the recommended dose rate, provides effective treatment and control of the following parasites of horses and donkeys:- Large strongyles
- Small strongyles
- Lungworms
- Pinworms
- Ascarids
- Hairworms
- Large-mouth stomach worms
- Neck threadworms
- Stomach bots
When should Eqvalan be used?
Eqvalan should be used in early and late summer, alongside Eqvalan Duo in spring and autumn and a treatment for encysted small redworms over the winter months, to provide a complete year round parasite control programme for all types of horses and ponies, including pregnant and lactating mares, and foals over six weeks of age.What does Eqvalan Duo treat?
Eqvalan Duo oral paste, at the recommended dosage level, provides effective control of the following parasites of horses and ponies:- Tapeworms
- Large strongyles
- Small strongyles
- Hairworms
- Pinworms
- Ascarids
- Neck threadworms
- Intestinal threadworms
- Large-mouth stomach worms
- Bots
- Lungworms
When should Eqvalan Duo be used?
Eqvalan Duo should be used in spring and autumn, alongside Eqvalan in early and late summer and a treatment for encysted small redworms over the winter months, to provide a complete year round parasite control programme for all types of horses and ponies, including pregnant and lactating mares, and foals over eight weeks of age.| Brand | Eqvalan |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Paste |
| Applicator/ Dispenser | Syringe |
| Size | Annual Pack |
| Pregnancy Recommendation | Suitable for pregnant mares over 3 months gestation and lactating mares |
| My Product Must Be... | Safe for Lactation, Safe for Pregnancy |
| Warnings | Pharmaceutical Precautions: Keep out of the reach of children. Store below 30 degrees celsius. Part-used syringes should be stored below 25 degrees celsius. Following withdrawal of the first dose, used the product within 6 months. • For animal treatment only. • Not to be used in foals under eight weeks of age. • Some horses carrying heavy infection of Onchocerca microfilariae have experienced reactions with swelling and itching after treatment. It is 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. Dogs and 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. • As ivermectin is extremely dangerous to fish and aquatic life, treated animals should not have access to surface water and ditched during treatment. • Wash hands after use. • Avoid eye contact. • Do not smoke or eat while handling this product. Withdrawal Period:Horses may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 35 days from the last treatment. Container Disposal: Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. Ivermectin is EXTREAMELY DANGEROUS TO FISH AND AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface water or ditches with the product or used containers. |
| Legal Category | POM-VPS (Prescription-only medicine). Please answer the questions on the previous page. |
| Agreement File | eqvalan_eqvalanduo.pdf |
| Unsure about worming? | If you have any questions about worming your horse please do not hesitate to contact Hannah, our SQP, on 01995 671787 or email [email protected]. |
| Adverse Reaction | If your horse has had an adverse reaction to this, or any other wormer, please fill in the VMD Adverse Event Form |
| Wormer Information | For the latest, up to date information about this wormer, please see the VMD Product Information Database |
| Parasites Treated | Ascarids (P.equorum), Tapeworm (A.magna), Tapeworm (A.perfoliata), Hairworms (Trichostrongylus), Large Redworm (Large Strongyles), Lungworm (D.arnfeldi), Pinworm (Oxyuris), Small Redworm (Adult Stage), Stomach Bots, Stomach worms (H.muscae), Threadworm |
| Active Ingredient | Ivermectin (15.5mg/g), Praziquantel (121.7mg/g) |
| Instructions for use | Eqvalan/Eqvalan Duo oral paste for horses is given by mouth at the recommended dose rate. Each syringe division delivers sufficient paste to treat 100kg of bodyweight and a full syringe delivers sufficient paste to treat 600kg bodyweight at the recommended dose rate. The horse’s weight should be accurately determined to ensure use of the correct dose of product. Use of a scale or weigh tape is recommended to ensure accurate dosing. Before administration adjust the syringe to the calculated dosage by setting the ring on the plunger. 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. |
| Ingredients Label | Ivermectin and Praziquantel (Eqvalan Duo only) |
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