Dosage:
Administer as a single, oral dose of 3 mg pyrantel base per lb. of body weight. The syringe has four weight mark increments. Each weight mark indicates the recommended dose for 300 lbs. of body weight.
Dosage Chart:
up to 300 lbs. - ¼ syringe - 900 mg pyrantel base
301 to 600 lbs. - ½ syringe - 1,800 mg pyrantel base
601 to 900 lbs. - ¾ syringe - 2,700 mg pyrantel base
901 to 1200 lbs. - 1 full syringe - 3,600 mg pyrantel base
Note:
Position ring-gauge over appropriate mark on plunger. For maximum control of parasitism, it is recommended that foals (2 - 8 months of age) be dosed every 4 weeks. To minimize the potential source of infection that the mare may pose to the foal, the mare should be treated 1 month prior to anticipated foaling date followed by re-treatment 10 days to 2 weeks after birth of foal. Horses and ponies over 8 months of age should be routinely dosed every 6 weeks.
It is recommended that severely debilitated animals not be treated with this preparation.
Warnings:
Not for use in horses intended for food. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children. For oral use only. For animal use only.
Caution:
Consult a veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
Store in controlled room temperature - 59 to 86 degrees F.
Expiration on box and syringe.
Composition:
Pyrantel pamoate is a compound belonging to a family classified chemically as tetrahydropyrimidines. It is a yellow, water-insoluble crystalline salt of the tetrahydropyrimidine base and pamoic acid containing 34.7% base activity.