Equimax for Horses

Equimax is a multi-spectrum worm treatment for horses and ponies. The parasitic formula treats and controls various types of horse worms apart from tapeworms. This smooth quick dissolving paste eliminates bots in horses and cures summer sores and dermatitis.

Equimax wormer paste treats and controls a wide range of intestinal worms in horses including:

  • Large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, Strongylus edentatus, Strongylus equinus, and Triodontophorus spp.)
  • Small strongyles including benzimidazole resistant strains (Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylicocontophorus spp., Gyalocephanus spp.)
  • Ascarids (Parascaris equorum)
  • Pinworms (Oxyuris equi)
  • Hairworms (Trichostrongylus axei)
  • Large mouthed stomach worms (Habronema muscae)
  • Lungworms (Dictyocaulus amfieldi)
  • Neck and intestinal threadworms (Onchocerca spp., Strongyloides westeri)
  • All three species of tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfolliata, Anoplocephala magna, Paranoplocephala mammillana)
  • All three species of bots (Gasterophilus spp.) 
How does it work?

It contains two major ingredients - abamectin and Praziquantel. The ingredient Praziquantel paralyses tapeworms so they are effectively expelled from the body. The other ingredient - Abamectin destroys large and small strongyles, small bloodworms, ascarids, threadworms, pinworms, hairworms, lungworms, large mouth stomach worms, and bots. The two potent antiparasitic agents work together to eliminate broad spectrum horse worms.

  • Each syringe of Equimax treats a horse up to 700kg.
  • Dose at 1 ml per 20 kg bodyweight.
  • Weigh your horse first before starting the treatment.
  • Remove the syringe from the pack and hold upright.
  • While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide it, so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking.
  • Lock the ring in place by making a 1/4 turn to the right.
  • Ensure that your horse's mouth contains no feed.
  • Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe.
  • Insert the syringe tip into the horse's mouth at the space between the teeth.
  • Depress the plunger as far as it will go, depositing paste on the back of the tongue.
  • Immediately raise the horse's head for a few seconds after dosing.
  • Equimax is a broad-spectrum parasitic control treatment.
  • Just in a single dose, it removes worms and bots.
  • Along with tapeworms, it treats various internal worms in horses.
  • The oral worm control product also treats skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp.
  • It also treats cutaneous larvae (summer sores) and Onchocerca spp. Microfilaria.
  • Equimax comes in a convenient and easy to use syringe pack.

The palatable apple taste is readily accepted by horses.

  • It is safe to use in horses 4 weeks of age and older.
  • Equimax is suitable for stallions and breeding, pregnant or lactating mares with no possible side effects.
  • Refrain from eating or smoking when handling.
  • Wash hands after use.
  • Keep away from children and pets.
  • Store at room temperature (25°C/77°F).

Contraindications

  • Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
  • Do not use in other species of animals except horses and ponies.
Target species Horses
Mode of application Oral
Key Ingredients Abamectin, Praziquantel
Manufacturer Virbac
Brand Equimax