What is Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses?

Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses is an effective dewormer that works against a number of intestinal worms including lungworms, roundworms and bots. It treats parasites in both adult and immature stages to offer reliable protection to your horse.

Suitable for use on horses up to 600kg in body weight, the treatment is recommended in both summer and winter to maintain year-round protection from worm infestations. It’s also a useful alternative to horse’s that are resistant to the active substance in Panacur. 

The gel comes in a simple-to-use syringe easy administration and should be taken orally. It only requires a single dose to kill any worm infestations and is suitable for pregnant or lactating horses.

This medication is specifically for horses. If you are looking to deworm another animal then you should seek a suitable alternative.

How does Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses work?

The active ingredient in Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses is ivermectin, which attaches to the parasite and intercepts their nerve function. By doing this, it paralyses the worm and it can then be passed out of your horse through their stool. However, you may not notice the worms in your horse’s stool, as they can often be destroyed by the bowels.

Instructions for Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses

When you receive the medication, it’s important to read and understand the dosage instructions. The strength and dose of the medicine will depend on the size of your horse and the exact details of their condition.

The medicine should be given orally. One syringe is sufficient at treating horses up to 600kg in body weight. If your horse weighs more than this, they may require a second syringe.

Young horses should be treated from the age of 6 to 8 weeks, and then should be treated every 8 weeks until they’re 18 months old. After that, the standard dosage for an adult horse is every 10 weeks.

How to order Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses

Eqvalan Oral Paste for Horses is a prescription medication, which means you will first need a valid prescription from a vet, pharmacist or suitably qualified person. Alternatively, we can issue a prescription for you to purchase this medicine, we will need more information about your horse. You will be prompted to answer some additional questions before check out.

Once our vet reviews and validates your prescription, your order will be dispatched from our pharmacy to you by your chosen delivery method.

We offer a range of delivery methods with next day delivery available so you can have your order with you quickly and discreetly.