Details
Benefits:
- 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 Strongylus vulgaris in horses.
- Approved for use concomitantly with an approved form of trichlorfon.
- Apple Cinnamon Flavored
CAUTION:
When using Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) Paste 10% concomitantly with trichlorfon, refer to the manufacturer’s labels for use and cautions for trichlorfon.
Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
WARNING:
Horse: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
Cattle: Cattle must not be slaughtered within 8 days following last treatment.
Instructions
Horse: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
DOSAGE:
Horse: Safe-Guard® Paste 10% is administered orally at a rate of 2.3 mg/lb. (5 mg/kg) for the control of large strongyles, small strongyles, and pinworms. Each mark on the plunger rod corresponds to a dose of 5 mg/kg (2.3 mg/lb.) for 250 lbs. body weight.
For foals and weanlings (less than 18 months of age) where ascarids are a common problem, the recommended dose is 4.6 mg/lb. (10 mg/kg) or two marks will deworm a 250 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 4.6 mg/lb. (10 mg/kg) daily for 5 consecutive days; administer two marks for each 250 lbs. body weight per day.
DOSAGE:
Beef and Dairy Cattle: Safe-Guard® Paste 10% is administered orally at a rate of 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) or 11.5 g Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) Paste for 500 lb. body weight (227 kg). Under conditions of continuous exposure to parasites, retreatment may be needed after 4 - 6 weeks.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
1. Determine the weight of the animal.
2. Remove syringe tip.
3. Turn the dial ring until the edge of the ring nearest the tip lines up with zero.
4. Fully depress plunger and discard expelled paste. Syringe is ready for dosing.
5. Each mark on the plunger rod corresponds to a dose of 5 mg/kg (2.3 mg/lb.) for 250 lbs. body weight. Dial the ring edge nearest the tip back by one mark for each 250 lbs. body weight (do not underdose).
Examples:
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250 lbs.
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1 mark
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500 lbs.
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2 marks
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750 lbs.
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3 marks
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1000 lbs.
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4 marks
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1500 lbs.
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6 marks
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6. Animal’s mouth should be free of food. Insert nozzle of syringe through the interdental space and deposit the paste on the back of the tongue by depressing the plunger.
7. Repeat steps 1, 5 and 6 for each additional animal.
Ingredients
Each gram of Safe-Guard® Paste 10% contains 100 mg of fenbendazole and is flavored with artificial apple-cinnamon liquid.
