Eqvalan Gold is a veterinary-approved oral paste formulated for treating parasitic infections in horses. This paste contains ivermectin and praziquantel, making it an effective solution against a wide range of internal parasites. This paste is specifically indicated for the treatment of tapeworms, Anoplocephala perfoliata, as well as various stages of strongyles, including adult and arterial larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris, and adult stages of S. edentatus, S. equinus, Craterostomum acuticaudatum, Triodontophorus brevicauda, and T. serratus. Additionally, it targets small strongyles and intestinal threadworms, pinworms, ascarids, hairworms, large-mouth stomach worms, and neck threadworms, as well as oral and gastric stages of bots. Furthermore, Eqvalan Gold may aid in the clinical improvement of dermatoses caused by cutaneous larvae of Habronema spp. and Draschia megastoma, and microfilariae of Onchocerca cervicalis.
Who It’s For
Eqvalan Gold is for horses only.
Key Benefits
- Broad-spectrum antiparasitic action
- Effective against various stages of tapeworms, strongyles, pinworms, ascarids, hairworms, large-mouth stomach worms, and bots
- Aids in the clinical improvement of dermatoses caused by certain parasites
- Convenient oral paste application – one tube treats horses up to 600 kg
Directions for Use
- Determine the horse’s body mass accurately to maximize the use of the paste.
- Administer orally using a disposable syringe at a dose of 200 µg of ivermectin per kilogram of body weight and 1 mg praziquantel per kilogram of body weight orally. Each syringe delivers 120 mg of ivermectin and 600 mg of praziquantel, sufficient to treat 600 kg of body weight.
- 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 to ensure swallowing of the paste.
- Before administration, ensure that the horse does not have food in its mouth.
Other Instructions
- Store in a cool dry place.
- Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
- Wash hands after use.
- Refrain from smoking and eating whilst handling the product.
