Strongid Paste
Broad-spectrum horse dewormer effective against a variety of internal parasites
Strongid Paste
Broad-spectrum horse dewormer effective against a variety of internal parasites
Product description
Strongid Paste is a potent equine wormer containing pyrantel, a compound from the tetrahydropyrimidine class.
Active ingredients
Each Strongid Paste syringe contains:
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3.6 grams of pyrantel base in 23.6 grams (20 mL) paste.
Each Strongid Paste mL contains:
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180 mg pyrantel base as pyrantel pamoate
Indications for use
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Strongid Paste is indicated for the removal and control of mature infections of large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, S. edentatus, S. equinus); small strongyles; pinworms (Oxyuris equi); and large roundworms (Parascaris equorum) in horses and ponies.
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Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
Administration and dosage
- Strongid Paste is to be administered as a single oral dose of 3 mg pyrantel base per lb of body weight. The syringe has 4 weight mark increments. Each weight mark indicates the recommended dose for 300 lb of body weight.
Body Weight Range | Volume | mg Pyrantel Base |
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up to 300 lb | 1/4 syringe (5 mL) | 900 mg |
301-600 lb | 1/2 syringe (10 mL) | 1800 mg |
601-900 lb | 3/4 syringe (15 mL) | 2700 mg |
901-1200 lb | 1 full syringe (20 mL) | 3600 mg |
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Position screw-gauge over appropriate mark on plunger.
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For maximum control of parasitism, it is recommended that foals (2-8 months of age) be dosed every 4 weeks. To minimize the potential source of infection that the mare may pose to the foal, the mare should be treated 1 month prior to anticipated foaling date followed by retreatment 10 days to 2 weeks after birth of foal. Horses and ponies over 8 months of age should be routinely dosed every 6 weeks.
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Administration:
- After removing the cap, the paste should be deposited on the dorsum of the tongue.
- Introduce the nozzle end of the syringe at the corner of the mouth.
- Direct the syringe backwards and depress the plunger to deposit the paste onto the tongue.
- Given in this manner, it is unlikely that rejection of the paste will occur.
- Raising the horse’s head sometimes assists in the swallowing process. When only part of the paste has been used, replace the cap on the syringe nozzle.