Anthelcide EQ Paste

Dosage Form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
ANTHELCIDE®EQ

(oxibendazole)

Equine Wormer Paste

For use in horses only

Anthelcide EQ Paste Description

Anthelcide EQ Paste is a paste formulation of oxibendazole, a broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic. This formulation has been developed for ease of administration. Each syringe contains 0.85 oz (24 g) of paste.

Anthelcide EQ Paste contains:
Oxibendazole	22.7%

INDICATIONS

Anthelcide EQ Paste is indicated for removal and control of: large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris); small strongyles (species of the genera Cylicostephanus, Cylicocyclus, Cyathostomum, Triodontophorus, Cylicodontophorus, and Gyalocephalus); large roundworms (Parascaris equorum); pinworms (Oxyuris equi) including various larval stages; and threadworms (Strongyloides westeri).

Contraindications

Anthelcide EQ is contraindicated in severely debilitated horses or horses suffering from infectious disease, toxemia, or colic.

Warning

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

Precautions

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

Anthelcide EQ Paste Dosage and Administration

The dosage of oxibendazole is 10 mg/kg (2.2 lb) of body weight (15 mg/kg for strongyloides). Each mark on the syringe delivers Anthelcide EQ to treat 100 lb (67 lb for strongyloides). Horses maintained on premises where reinfection is likely to occur should be retreated in 6–8 weeks.

Dosage Table

10 mg/kg		15 mg/kg
Syringe Mark	Horse Weight (lb)	Syringe Mark	Horse Weight (lb)
100	100	300	200
200	200	600	400
400	400	900	600
600	600	1200	800
800	800
1000	1000
1200	1200

Anthelcide EQ is compatible with carbon disulfide, which can be used concurrently for bot control (Gasterophilus spp.) when administered by a veterinarian. Routine carbon disulfide cautions must be observed.

USE OF SYRINGE

Determine the weight of the horse and dial the correct setting on the plunger, having the side of the wheel nearest the barrel on the desired mark. Remove the cap from the syringe. Insert the tip of the syringe into the side of the animal's mouth between the incisor and molar teeth and press the plunger down as far as it will go, depositing the paste on the back of the tongue.

How is Anthelcide EQ Paste Supplied

Anthelcide EQ Paste is supplied in 12 0.85-oz (24-g) syringes.

STORAGE

Store at controlled room temperature 15°–30°C (59°–86°F).

NADA #121-042, Approved by FDA

Distributed by:

Pfizer Animal Health

Div. of Pfizer Inc

NY, NY 10017

10363500

81019666

April 2009

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 g Syringe Label

ANTHELCIDE®EQ

(oxibendazole)

Equine Wormer Paste

For use in horses only

Net Weight: 0.85 oz (24 g)

ANTHELCIDE EQ  oxibendazole  paste

Product Information Product Type OTC ANIMAL DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 61106-6045 Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength oxibendazole (oxibendazole) oxibendazole 22.7 mg  in 0.1 g

Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength No Inactive Ingredients Found

Product Characteristics Color      Score      Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 61106-6045-5 24 g In 1 SYRINGE None

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
NADA	NADA121042	10/16/1981

Labeler - Pfizer Animal Health (039055157)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Operations
Pfizer Animal Health		039055157	MANUFACTURE

Revised: 08/2010Pfizer Animal Health