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Product Spotlight: Pyrantel Paste

For the removal and control of mature infections of large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, S. edentatus, S. equinus); small strongyles; pinworms (Oxyuris equi); and large roundworms (Parascaris equorum) in horses and ponies.

Product size: 23.6 gram syringe

Approved for on: All classes of horses.

Benefits:

  • More concentrated than Pfizer's Strongid® Paste, smaller volume (3.6g/15.9mL vs. 3.6g/20mL) of paste for same dose of pyrantel pamoate.
  • Easily administered paste-gel.
  • Replaceable cap preserves partial dosages.
  • Safe and efficacious.
  • Can be administered to foals as young as 2 months of age.
  • Safe to administer to pregnant mares 1 month before foaling.
  • May be given to nursing mares 10 days after foaling. 

Dosage & Administration:

  • Administer as a single oral dose of 3 milligrams pyrantel base per pound of body weight.
  • The syringe has four weight mark increments.
  • Each weight mark indicates the recommended dose for 300 pounds of body weight.
  • One syringe contains sufficient paste to treat one 1,200 lb. horse at the recommended dose.

Please Note: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent any disease. In all cases, it is each owner's responsibility to obtain veterinary services and advice before using any of the information provided. Durvet encourages owners to make their own animal health care decisions in partnership with their veterinarian.  Please read all labels carefully.  Product is for veterinary use only.  Not intended for use in humans.