EQUITEL- pyrantel pamoate paste

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

PYRANTEL PAMOATE (UNII: 81BK194Z5M) (PYRANTEL - UNII:4QIH0N49E7)

Available from:

VetOne

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic indications:

Equitel™ Paste (pyrantel pamoate) EQUINE ANTHELMINTIC FOR ORAL USE IN HORSES ONLY ANADA 200-350, Approved by FDA Net Wt. 23.6 g (0.83 oz) DESCRIPTION: VetOne™ Equitel™ Paste (pyrantel pamoate) is a pale yellow to buff paste containing 43.9% w/w pyrantel pamoate in an inert vehicle. Each syringe contains 3.6 grams pyrantel base in 23.6 grams paste. Each milliliter contains 171 milligrams pyrantel base as pyrantel pamoate. READ ENTIRE CARTON CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. COMPOSITION: Pyrantel pamoate is a compound belonging to a family classified chemically as tetrahydropyrimidines. It is a yellow, water-insoluble crystalline salt of the tetrahydropyrimidine base and pamoic acid containing 34.7% base activity. The chemical structure and name are given below. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE: CHEMICAL NAME: (E)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-2-[2-(2-thienyl)-vinyl]-pyrimidine 4,4' methylenebis [3-hydroxy-2-naptholate] (1:1) INDICATIONS: For the removal and control of mature infections of large strongyles (Strongylus v

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

EQUITEL- PYRANTEL PAMOATE PASTE
VETONE
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EQUITEL™ PASTE
(PYRANTEL PAMOATE)
EQUINE ANTHELMINTIC
FOR ORAL USE IN HORSES ONLY
ANADA 200-350, APPROVED BY FDA
NET WT. 23.6 G (0.83 OZ)
DESCRIPTION: VETONE™ EQUITEL™ PASTE (pyrantel pamoate) is a pale
yellow to buff paste
containing 43.9% w/w pyrantel pamoate in an inert vehicle. Each
syringe contains 3.6 grams pyrantel
base in 23.6 grams paste. Each milliliter contains 171 milligrams
pyrantel base as pyrantel pamoate.
READ ENTIRE CARTON CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
COMPOSITION: Pyrantel pamoate is a compound belonging to a family
classified chemically as
tetrahydropyrimidines. It is a yellow, water-insoluble crystalline
salt of the tetrahydropyrimidine base
and pamoic acid containing 34.7% base activity. The chemical structure
and name are given below.
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE:
CHEMICAL NAME:
(E)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-2-[2-(2-thienyl)-vinyl]-pyrimidine
4,4'
methylenebis [3-hydroxy-2-naptholate] (1:1)
INDICATIONS:
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. Consult your veterinarian for asistance in the
diagnosis, treatment, and control of
parasitism.
DOSAGE AND TREATMENT:
VETONE® EQUITEL™ PASTE (pyrantel pamoate) is to be adminitered as a
single oral dose of 3 milligrams
pytantel base per pound of body weight. The syringe has four weight
mark increments. Each weight
mark indicated the recommended dose for 300 pounds of body weight.
BODY WEIGHT RANGE
QUANTITY
MG PYRANTEL BASE
up to 300 lb
1/4 syringe
900 mg
301 to 600lb
1/2 syringe
1800 mg
601 to 900 lb
3/4 syringe
2700 mg
901 to 1200 lb
1 full syringe
3600 mg
NOTE: Position ring-gauge over appropriate mark on plunger.
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 ma