Parasite resistance to a particular class of anthelmintic may develop following frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.

The veterinary surgeon should give advice regarding appropriate dosing programmes and stock management to achieve adequate parasite control for both tapeworm and roundworm infestations.

In the case of cestode treatment the dose of praziquantel in the product has been selected at the top end of the dosing range.

Flaccid lower lip, ataxia and swelling of the muzzle could be observed on rare occasions in young animals. These adverse effects are transient and disappear spontaneously. In adults transient adverse reactions may occur at 3 times the recommended dose. The symptoms are depression, inappetence, ataxia, flaccid lower lip in the 8 to 24 hours following treatment. Symptomatic treatment is not generally necessary and recovery is generally complete within 24 to 72 hours.

There is no specific antidote.

In case of very high worm burdens, destruction of the parasites may cause a mild transient colic and loose faeces in the treated horse.

EQUEST PRAMOX Oral Gel is specially formulated to be easily expelled by the syringe plunger. Once in the horse’s mouth, EQUEST PRAMOX Oral Gel liquefies. This facilitates dosing and reduces the risk of rejection.