ANTHELCIDE EQ- oxibendazole paste

Anthelcide EQ by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Anthelcide EQ by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Zoetis Inc., Zoetis LLC, UQUIFA Mexico, S.A. DE C.V.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Equine Wormer Paste

For use in horses only

DESCRIPTION

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%

VETERINARY INDICATIONS

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

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

WARNINGS

Warning: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

PRECAUTIONS

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

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

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 SUPPLIED

HOW 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).

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

NADA #121-042, Approved by FDA

Distributed by:
Zoetis Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

13897600
Revised: January 2013

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 g Syringe Carton

ANTHELCIDE®EQ
(oxibendazole)

Equine Wormer Paste

For use in horses only

Net Weight: 0.85 oz (24 g)

Active Ingredient:
Oxibendazole 22.7%

Keep Out of Reach of Children

NADA #121-042, Approved by FDA

zoetis

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ANTHELCIDE EQ 
oxibendazole paste

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 54771-6045
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
oxibendazole (UNII: 022N12KJ0X) (oxibendazole - UNII:022N12KJ0X)	oxibendazole	227 mg  in 1 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 54771-6045-1	24 g in 1 SYRINGE

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

Labeler - Zoetis Inc. (828851555)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Zoetis LLC		039055157	MANUFACTURE

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
UQUIFA Mexico, S.A. DE C.V.		810105874	API MANUFACTURE