EQUIMAX ORAL PASTE FOR HORSES

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

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Patient Information leaflet (PIL)

28-02-2023

Summary of Product characteristics (SPC)

19-06-2017

Active ingredient:

ABAMECTIN; PRAZIQUANTEL

Available from:

VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

abamectin(4mg/mL)+praziquantel(50mg/mL)

Pharmaceutical form:

ORAL PASTE

Composition:

ABAMECTIN ANTHELMINTIC Active 4.0 mg/ml; PRAZIQUANTEL ANTHELMINTIC Active 50.0 mg/ml

Units in package:

30mL; 30x35mL; 35mL; 60x30mL; 60x35mL

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Therapeutic group:

Therapeutic area:

PARASITICIDES

Therapeutic indications:

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP:Meat-Do not use less than 28 days be fore slaughter for human consumption.; Host/pest details: HORSE: [ASCARID - PARASACRIS EQUORIUM, BOTS - GASTEROPHILUS SPP., CUTANEOUS ONCHOCERCIASIS, INTESTINAL THREADWORM - S. WESTERI, LARGE MOUTH STOMACH WORM, LARGE STRONGYLES - STRONGYLUS EDENTATUS, LARGE STRONGYLES - STRONGYLUS EQUINUS, LARGE STRONGYLES - STRONGYLUS VULGARIS, LARGE STRONGYLES - TRIODONTOPHORUS SPP., LUNGWORM - DICTYOCAULUS ARNFIELDI, NECK THREADWORM, PINWORM - OXYURIS EQUI, SMALL STRONGYLES - CYATHOSTOMUM SPP., SMALL STRONGYLES - CYLICOCYCLUS SPP., SMALL STRONGYLES - CYLICODONTOPHORUS SPP, SMALL STRONGYLES - CYLICOSTEPHANUS SPP., SMALL STRONGYLES - GYALOCEPHALUS SPP., STOMACH HAIR WORM, SUMMER SORES, TAPEWORM - ANOPLOCEPHALA MAGNA, TAPEWORM - ANOPLOCEPHALA PERFOLIATA, TAPEWORM - PARANOPLOCEPHALA MAMMILLANA]; Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP:Meat-Do not use less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption.; Host/pest details: HORSE: [ASCARID - PARASACRIS EQUORIUM, BOTS - GASTEROPHILUS SPP., CUTANEOUS ONCHOCERCIASIS, INTESTINAL THREADWORM - S. WESTERI, LARGE MOUTH STOMACH WORM, LARGE STRONGYLES - STRONGYLUS EDENTATUS, LARGE STRONGYLES - STRONGYLUS EQUINUS, LARGE STRONGYLES - STRONGYLUS VULGARIS, LARGE STRONGYLES - TRIODONTOPHORUS SPP., LUNGWORM - DICTYOCAULUS ARNFIELDI, NECK THREADWORM, PINWORM - OXYURIS EQUI, SMALL STRONGYLES - CYATHOSTOMUM SPP., SMALL STRONGYLES - CYLICOCYCLUS SPP., SMALL STRONGYLES - CYLICODONTOPHORUS SPP, SMALL STRONGYLES - CYLICOSTEPHANUS SPP., SMALL STRONGYLES - GYALOCEPHALUS SPP., STOMACH HAIR WORM, SUMMER SORES, TAPEWORM - ANOPLOCEPHALA MAGNA, TAPEWORM - ANOPLOCEPHALA PERFOLIATA, TAPEWORM - PARANOPLOCEPHALA MAMMILLANA]; For the treatment and control of tapeworms and roundworms (including arterial larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris and benzimidazole resistant small strongyles), bots, and skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. and Onchocerca spp microfilariae

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED
Page 1 of 6
PRODUCT NAME:
EQUIMAX Oral Paste for Horses
APVMA NO.:
47955
TEXT LABELS:
Pail, Carton, Syringe
PACK SIZES:
35 mL, 30 mL
VERSION DATE:
22-11-12
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_Text above the header line and in italics between parallel lines does
not appear on the label._
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_Immediate - Syringe _
CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
E
QUIMAX
®
Oral Paste for Horses
ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS:
50 MG/ML
PRAZIQUANTEL
4 MG/ML
ABAMECTIN
FOR TREATMENT AND CONTROL OF SUSCEPTIBLE TAPEWORMS, ROUNDWORMS
(INCLUDING ARTERIAL LARVAL STAGES OF _STRONGYLUS VULGARIS _AND
BENZIMIDAZOLE
RESISTANT SMALL STRONGYLES), BOTS AND SKIN LESIONS CAUSED BY
_HABRONEMA _
AND _DRASCHIA _SPP. (SUMMER SORES) AND _ONCHOCERCA_ SPP. MICROFILARIAE
(CUTANEOUS ONCHOCERCIASIS).
35 mL, 30 mL
READ OUTER LABEL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
The contents of this syringe will treat one horse at 700 kg (600 kg)
bodyweight.
Each weight marking on the syringe plunger will deliver 5mL of paste
which is
sufficient to treat 100 kg bodyweight.
MEAT WITHHOLDING PERIOD (HORSES):
DO NOT USE LESS THAN 28 DAYS BEFORE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
STORAGE:
Store below 30ºC (Room Temperature) away from light.
Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd
361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214.

Registered Trademark of Virbac. RLP APPROVED
VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED
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PRODUCT NAME:
EQUIMAX Oral Paste for Horses
APVMA NO.:
47955
TEXT LABELS:
Pail, Carton, Syringe
PACK SIZES:
35 mL, 30 mL
VERSION DATE:
22-11-12
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_Text above the header line and in italics between parallel lines does
not appear on the label._
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Code: 1P0535-X
APVMA: 47955/55925
[B]:
EXP:
VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED
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PRODUCT NAME:
EQUIMAX Oral Paste for Horses
APVMA NO.:
47955
TEXT LABELS:
Pail, Carton, Syringe
PACK SIZES:
35 mL, 30 mL
VERSION DATE:
22-11-12
_ _
_Text above the header line and in italics between parallel lines does
not appear on the label._
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_Carton & Pail _
CAUTION
KEEP OU

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Summary of Product characteristics

VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.
DOCUMENT NO:
EQUIMAX ORAL
PASTE.DOC
REVISION E
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name:
Equimax Oral Paste for Horses
PAGE: 1 OF 6
DATE OF ISSUE
8 APRIL, 2013
EMERGENCY: VIRBAC: 02 9772 9772 OR 1800 242 100 (BUSINESS HOURS ONLY)
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: 13 1126 FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA, (0800
764 766 IN NEW ZEALAND)
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
COMPANY:
VIRBAC (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD
ABN 77 003 268 871
ADDRESS
361 Horsley Rd, Milperra, NSW 2214, Australia
Locked Bag 6000, Milperra Business Centre, NSW 1891, Australia
TELEPHONE:
(02) 9772 9772 or 1800 242 100
FAX:
(02) 9772 9773
EMERGENCY PHONE
As above during business hours; answering machine after hours
CHEMICAL NATURE:
Complex mixture. Abamectin is a macrocyclic lactone.
TRADE NAME:
Equimax Oral Paste for Horses
PRODUCT CODE:
EQMAX324
PRODUCT USE:
Given orally to horses for the treatment and control of tapeworms and
roundworms,
bots and skin lesions (summer sores) as directed on the product label.
CREATION DATE:
NOVEMBER, 2002
THIS VERSION ISSUED:
APRIL, 2013
and is valid for 5 years from this date.
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
This product is classified as:
Xn, Harmful. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA.
Not a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG)
Code.
RISK PHRASES:
R20/21. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S24, S38. Avoid contact with skin. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
SUSMP CLASSIFICATION:
S5
ADG CLASSIFICATION:
None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good.
UN NUMBER:
None allocated
GHS SIGNAL WORD: WARNING.
HAZARD STATEMENT:
H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
PREVENTION
P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face
protection.
RESPONSE
P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.
P337: If eye irritation persists: seek medical attention.
P353: Rinse skin or show

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