Equest Plus with Tapewormer

Equest Plus Tape Long-Acting Horse Wormer and Boticide Gel

Composition

• Moxidectin: 20 mg/g
• Praziquantel: 125 mg/g

Actions
Equest Plus Tape combines two powerful active ingredients for effective deworming and boticide action:

• Moxidectin, a second-generation macrocyclic lactone, targets a broad spectrum of internal parasites.
• Praziquantel, a synthetic isoquinoline-pyrazine derivative, effectively treats tapeworm infestations.

Indications
Equest Plus Tape is used for the treatment and control of the following parasites in horses:

• Tapeworm (Anoplocephala perfoliata)
• Roundworms, including arterial larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris
• Adult and late encysted stages of small strongyles
• Bots
• Habronema spp.

Dosage and Administration
Administer orally based on the recommended dosage:

• 0.4 mg/kg of moxidectin
• 2.5 mg/kg of praziquantel

The gel comes in a ready-to-use syringe that is calibrated based on the bodyweight of the horse. The syringe is marked in 25 kg intervals to ensure accurate dosing. Follow these steps for administration:

1. Preparation of the syringe: Hold the syringe with the capped end facing left, ensuring the weight markings are visible. Turn the green dial ring until it lines up with the weight of the horse.
2. Administration:
   • Ensure the horse’s mouth is empty.
   • Place the nozzle of the syringe between the front and rear teeth, with the tip over the back of the tongue.
   • Gently push the plunger until it stops, delivering the dose of gel onto the back of the horse’s tongue.
   • Raise the horse’s head to ensure the gel is swallowed.
   • For horses weighing over 575 kg, more than one syringe will be required.

Surplus Gel

• If there is any remaining gel after administering the full dose, replace the barrel cap and store it below 30°C (room temperature) for future use. Do not use past the expiry date on the label.
• If the first horse treated weighs less than 575 kg, the remaining gel can be used for a second horse. Adjust the green dial ring to the weight of the next animal to be treated.

Warnings

• Keep away from dogs. Excessive consumption of spilt material may cause toxicity.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water.

Precautions

• Do not administer the full syringe to horses weighing less than 400 kg.
• Use with caution in foals and smaller breeds. Carefully calibrate the dose to avoid overdosing.
• Ensure accurate determination of the horse's weight before administering the dose. If a scale is unavailable, use a weigh tape. Always adjust the syringe to the correct dosage based on the horse's weight.

Safety Directions

• Harmful if swallowed.
• Irritating to eyes and skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
• For more information, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet.

First Aid

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (Australia: 131 126).
• If the product gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with water.

Disposal

• Dispose of empty containers by wrapping them in paper and placing them in the garbage.

Withholding Periods

• Meat: 28 days for horses.

Presentation

• Gel in a calibrated syringe (12.2 g), sufficient to treat a horse weighing up to 575 kg.

Equest Plus Tape offers a comprehensive and effective solution for managing a wide range of internal parasites in horses, including tapeworms, bots, and roundworms, helping to maintain your horse’s health and well-being.

Vet Shed nurse tip:   Worm all horses in the same paddock at the same time.