Description

Pegamax® oral paste for horses controls the following parasites: Tapeworms, large and small strongyles (including arterial larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris), pinworms, ascarids, hairworms, large mouth stomach worms, neck threadworms, bots, skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. and microfilaria of Onchocerca spp. It can be safely used in horses of all ages including pregnant mares, breeding stallions and foals.

COMPOSITION One gram contains:
Abamectin 3,7 mg
Praziquantel 46,2 mg

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store below 30 ºC. Keep away from light.

WARNINGS
• DO NOT SLAUGHTER ANIMALS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITHIN 28 DAYS OF LAST ADMINISTRATION.
• Keep out of reach of uninformed persons, children and animals.
• Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If
this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS
• Poisonous if swallowed. Consult a doctor and make this label available.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after use.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
• Administer orally.
• Because re-infection is common, treatment must be repeated routinely for effective control.

DOSAGE
• The contents of 1 syringe (32,4 g) will treat 1 horse of 600 kg body mass.
• Each mass marking on the syringe will deliver 5,4 g (5 ml) of paste, which is sufficient to treat 100 kg body mass.
• This will deliver 0,2 mg/kg abamectin and 2,5 mg/kg praziquantel which is the recommended dosage rate.

ADMINISTRATION
• Ensure that the horses mouth is free of food before administration.
• Turn the ring on the plunger to the correct dosage setting in accordance with the horse’s weight.
• Insert the syringe into the side of the horse’s mouth in the gap between the front and back teeth.
• Advance the plunger to the chosen dosage, depositing the medication at the rear of the tongue.
• Raise the horse’s head for a few seconds immediately after dosing to ensure that the full dose has been swallowed.

RECOMMENDED DOSING PROGRAMME
Mares: Regular dosing at 6 – 8 week intervals on pastures during summer and autumn.
Stallions: Treat at least twice a year.
Foals: Regular strategic treatment at 6 – 8 week intervals, commencing at ± 2 months of age.
It is important to alternate between two different groups of dewormers during the year.
Consult your veterinarian for a worm control programme that is suited to your conditions. The above is a general control programme but may need to be altered depending on the conditions and the area.