Combines two active ingredients, ivermectin and praziquantel, to provide the most comprehensive parasite control available for horses. Zimecterin Gold treats and controls the major species of equine parasites. Plus it is the first dewormer licensed in the US for the control of equine tapeworms.

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ZIMECTERIN GOLD is indicated for the treatment and control of the following parasites in horses: TAPEWORMS: Anoplocephala percolate; LARGE STRONGYLES (adults): Strangles vulgarism (also early forms in blood vessels, S. edantatus (also tissue stages), S. equines, Triodontophorus spp. including T. brevicauda and T. serratus and Craterostomum acuticaudatum; SMALL STRONGYLES including those resistant to some benzimidazole class compounds (adults and fourth-stage larvae); Coronocyclus spp. Including C. coronatus, C. labiatus and C. labratus, Cyathostomum spp. including C. catinatum and C. ageratum, cylicocyclus spp. Including C. insigne, C. leptostomum, C. nassatus and C. brevicapsulatus, Cylicodontophorus spp., Cylicostepahnus spp. Including C. calicatus, C. goldi, C. longibursatus and C. minutus, and Petrovinema poculatum; PINWORMS (adults and fourth-stage larvae): Oxyuris equi; ASCARIDS (adults and third- and fourth-stage larvae): Parascaris equorum; HARIWORMS (adults): Trichostongylus axei; LARGE-MOUTH STOMACH WORMS (adults): Habronema muscae; BOTS (oral and gastric stages): Gasterophilus spp. Including G. intestinalis and G. nasalis; LUNGWORMS (adults and fourth-stage larvae): Dictyocaulus arnfieldi; INTESTINAL TRHEADWORMS (adults): Strongyloides westeri; SUMMER SORES caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. Cutaneous third-stage larvae; DERMATITIS caused by neck threadworm microfilariae, Onchocerca sp.

INGREDIENTS: Ivermectin 1.55% / Praziquantel 7.75%

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: One syringe contains sufficient paste to treat one 1250 lb. horse at the recommended dose rate of 91 mcg ivermectin per lb (200 mcg/kg) body weight and 454 mcg praziquantel per lb. (1mg/kg) body weight. Each weight marking on the syringe plunger delivers enough paste to treat 250 lb. of body weight. 1) While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide it so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking. 2) Lock the ring in place by making a 1/4 turn to the right. 3) Make sure that the horse?s mouth contains no feed. 4) Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe. 5) Insert the syringe tip into the horse's mouth at the space between the teeth. 6) Depress the plunger as far as it will go, depositing paste on the back of the tongue. 7) Immediately raise the horse's head for a few seconds after dosing.

PARASITE CONTROL PROGRAM: All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foals, and yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 5 months of age, and routine treatment repeated a frequently as every 8 weeks. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs. ZIMECTERIN GOLD effectively controls gastrointestinal nematodes, cestodes and bots of horses. Regular treatment will reduce the chances of verminous arteritis caused by Strongylus vulgaris.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES: Broad-spectrum Control: ZIMECTERIN GOLD kills important internal parasites, including tapeworms, bots and the arterial stages of S. vulgaris, with a single dose. ZIMECTERIN GOLD contains two potent antiparasitic agents that are neither benzimidazoles nor organophosphates.

SAFETY: ZIMECTERIN GOLD may be used in horses 5 months of age and older. ZIMECTERIN GOLD has not been tested in foals younger than five months of age, in pregnant mares or breeding stallions. ZIMECTERIN GOLD, when tested at 1, 3, and 5 times the maximum recommended does every two weeks in 5 month old foals, and at 10 times the maximum recommended doses in a separate study, did not elicit any adverse clinical signs of toxicity.

WARNINGS: DO NOT USE IN HORSES INTENDED FOR FOOD PURPOSES. FOR USE IN HORSES ONLY. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.

HUMAN WARNINGS: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Refrain from eating or smoking when handling. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eyes. The MSDS contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse reaction in uses, to obtain more information, or to obtain a MSDS contact MERIAL at 1-888-637-4251.

ENVIRONMENTAL WARNINGS: Ivermectin and excreted ivermectin residues may adversely affect aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ground or surface water. Dispose of the syringe in an approved landfill or by incineration.

NOTE TO USER: Swelling and itching reactions after treatment with ivermectin paste have occurred in horses carrying heavy infections of neck threadworm (Onchocerca sp.) microfilariae. These reactions were most likely the result of microfilariae dying in large numbers. Symptomatic treatment may be advisable. Consult your veterinarian should any such reactions occur. Healing of summer sores involving extensive tissue changes may require other appropriate therapy in conjunction with treatment with ZIMECTERIN GOLD. Reinfection, and measures for its prevention, should also be considered. Consult your veterinarian if the condition does not improve.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: Distributed by MERIAL, Duluth, GA, 30096. Phone: 1-888-637-4251.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION: Store up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Transient exposure to temperatures up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit is permitted. ZIMECTERIN GOLD comes in a syringe with marked plunger inside a gold/black box with 2 horses on it.