Equest oral gel, 18.92 mg/g REG EN URA

Available only from a veterinarian or by veterinary prescription from a licensed pharmacy or supplier.

Equest oral gel

Gel for oral use to control worm infections and larvae of the horse hornet.

Target species

Horse and pony.

Active substance

Moxidectin 18.92 mg/g

Indication

Treatment of infections caused by moxidectin-susceptible strains of:

• Large strongylids: Strongylus vulgaris (adult and arterial stages), edentatus (adult and visceral stages), Triodontophorus brevicauda (adult), T. serratus (adult) and T. tenuicollis (adult).
• Small strongylids (adult and intraluminal larval stages): Cyathostomum , Cylicocycle spp.., Cylicostephanus spp.., Cylicocontophorus spp. and Gyalocephalus spp.
• Ascarids: Parascaris equorum (adult and larval stages).
• Other worm species: Oxyuris equi (adult and larval stages), Habronema muscae (adult), Gasterophilus intestinalis (L2, L3), nasalis (L2, L3), Strongyloides westeri (adult), Trichostrongylus axei.

The veterinary drug has a sustained action for two weeks against small strongylids. Excretion of small strongylid eggs is suppressed for 90 days.

The veterinary drug is effective against intestinal mucosa resident (developing) L4 stages of small strongylids. At 8 weeks after treatment, early (hypobiotic) L3 stages of the small strongylids are eliminated.

The animal drug has been shown to be safe for use in pregnant and lactating mares.

Contraindications

Do not administer to foals under 4 months of age.

Do not administer in case of known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient, any other milbemycin or any other component of the veterinary drug.

Dosage

A single oral administration of 400 µg moxidectin per kg body weight using the calibrated syringe.

Hold the syringe so that the cap points to the left and the weight indications and measuring marks (small black lines) are visible. Set the syringe to zero by turning the dosing ring so that the left side of the ring is at the first full black mark and push the plunger down and safely remove any paste that is released. Hold the syringe as previously described to dispense the veterinary drug. Each measurement mark corresponds to 25 kg of body weight. Rotate the dosing ring until the left side of the ring corresponds to the animal's weight. The use of a scale or measuring tape is recommended for accurate dosage determination. One syringe is for treating a 700 kg horse.

Special warnings

Environmental hazards have been identified for this veterinary drug and special precautions apply. Please read the package insert before use.

Waiting period

Meat and offal: 32 days.

Content

Dispensing syringe containing 14.8 g of oral gel.

REG EN 9548

For veterinary use only - URA

Active ingredient:
Moxidectin

Dosage:
1 injector(14.8 grams) Equest Oral Gel per 700 kg body weight.

Contraindications:
Do not administer to foals under 4 months of age.
Do not administer in case of known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient, any other

milbemycin or any other component of the veterinary drug.

Waiting period:
(Organ) meat: 32 days

Admission:
Supply by prescription or through your regular veterinary practice.

Useful links:

• Deworming schedule to easily determine when and with what best to deworm your horse