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Equest Pramox Oral Gel:  Contra-indications, warnings, etc
 
 
Equest Pramox Oral Gel
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Horses must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 64 days of treatment.
Do not administer to young foals less than 6.5 months of age.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Do not use during pregnancy and lactation in mares.
EQUEST PRAMOX Oral Gel is formulated specifically for use in horses only. Dogs or cats may be adversely affected by the concentration of moxidectin in this product if they are allowed to ingest spilled gel or have access to used syringes.
Do not use the same syringe to treat more than one animal unless horses are running together or in direct contact with each other on the same premises.
This product may cause eye irritation, skin irritation and skin sensitisation.
Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
The use of protective gloves is recommended.
Wash hands or any exposed area after use.
Do not smoke, drink or eat while handling the product.
In the event of eye contact flush the eye with copious amounts of clean water and seek medical advice.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical help and show the doctor the package insert.
For animal treatment only.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Read entire package insert before use.
Environmental safety
In order to limit the impact of moxidectin on dung fauna, and due to insufficient data regarding environmental risk of praziquantel, horses should not be turned out onto pasture within 3 days of treatment.
EQUEST PRAMOX Oral Gel is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with product or used syringes. Dispose of any unused product and empty syringes in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.
           
 
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  Date updated: 25 September 2007