Safeguard Paste Horse

Merck Safe-Guard(R) 25g Fenbendazole Paste Single Dose Wormer Each gram of Safe-Guard Paste 10% contains 100mg of fenbendazole and is flavored with artificial apple-cinnamon liquid. The antiparasitic action of Safe-Guard Paste 10% is believed to be due to the inhibition of energy metabolism in the parasite. It is indicated for the control of large strongyles ( Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris ), encysted early third stage (hypobiotic), late third stage and fourth stage cyathostome larvae, small strongyles, pinworms ( Oxyuris equi ), ascarids ( Parascaris equorum ), and arteritis caused by fourth stage larvae of Stongylus vulgaris in horses. It is also approved for use concomitantly with an approved form of trichlorfon for the treatment of stomach bots ( Gasterophilus spp. ) in horses. Item Specifications: Size: 25g syringe Dosage: Administer orally at a rate of 2.3mg/lb (5mg/kg) for the control of large strongyles, small strongyles, and pinworms. One syringe will deworm a 1,100 lb. horse. For foals and weanlings (less than 18 months of age) where ascarids are a common problem, the recommended dose is 4.6mg/lb. (10mg/kg); one syringe will deworm a 550 lb. horse. For control of encysted early 3rd stage (hypobiotic), late 3rd stage and 4th stage cyathostome larvae and 4th stage larvae of Strongylus vulgaris, the recommended dose is 4.6mg/lb. (10mg/kg) daily for 5 consecutive days; administer one syringe for each 550 lb. of body weight per day. Safe-Guard Paste 10% has been evaluated for safety in pregnant mares during all stages of gestation with doses as high as 11.4mg/lb. (25mg/kg) and in stallions with doses as high as 11.4mg/lb. (25mg/kg). No adverse effects on reproductively were detected. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatm.