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Alonate-P 400 mg/g Oral Paste for Horses and Ponies

Active ingredient: Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Paste

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

Bimeda Animal Health Limited

VMD MA No.

50146/4015

What it's used for

Pyrantel embonate is a broad spectrum anthelmintic. Pyrantel embonate is indicated for use in the horse for the control and treatment of adult infections o...

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Clinical information

Alonate-P 400 mg/g Oral Paste for Horses and Ponies — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Pyrantel embonate is a broad spectrum anthelmintic. Pyrantel embonate is
indicated for use in the horse for the control and treatment of adult infections
of large and small strongyles, Pinworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms.

Revised: July 2025
AN: 01008/2025
Pyrantel embonate has a broad spectrum of activity, including activity against:
Large strongyles:.
Small strongyles: spp. (Cyathostomes), Triodontophorus spp.
Pinworms:
Large roundworms:.
Tape worms:.
Control and treatment of Strongyles, Oxyuris and Parascaris:
The product should be used at a dose rate of 19 mg pyrantel embonate per kg
bodyweight.

Revised: July 2025
AN: 01008/2025
The prescribed amount of the product is deposited on the tongue of the
animal and the animal allowed to swallow. The complete content of one
syringe contains 11.4g pyrantel embonate (6 graduated doses of 1.9g) in
28.5g paste and is sufficient for the treatment of 600kg bodyweight. Each
graduation of the syringe is sufficient for the treatment of 100kg body-weight.
Control and treatment of Anoplocephala (Tapeworm):
The product should be used at a dose rate of 38mg pyrantel embonate per kg
bodyweight (i.e. twice the dose used for stronglyes).
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined
as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing device should be checked.
Inappropriate use of anthelmintics may increase resistance selection pressure
and lead to reduced efficacy. The decision to use the product should be
based on professional advice and take into account current best practice
recommendations for parasite control.
Do not use in foals less than 4 weeks of age.
Do not use in severely debilitated animals.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Pyrantel embonate is safe for horses and ponies of all ages, including
sucklings, pregnant mares and studs.
Impaction of the small intestine may occur very rarely, in foals infected with
high numbers of Parascaris equorum. Symptoms (colic) may be seen as
soon as 30 minutes after treatment.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse
reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals
treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including
isolated reports).
Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase
the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective
therapy:
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over an extended period of time.
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misadministration of the product, or lack of calibration of the dosing
device (if any).
Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further
investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test).
Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular
anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and
having a different mode of action should be used.
Resistance to pyrantel has been reported in cyathostomes in horses (also
widespread in the USA and Canada). Therefore the use of this product should
be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information about
susceptibility of nematodes and recommendations on how to limit further
selection for resistance to anthelmintics.

Special precautions for use in animals
The same syringe should only be used to dose two animals if they are both
healthy and are either running together, or are on the same premises and in
direct contact with each other.

Revised: July 2025
AN: 01008/2025
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Direct contact with the skin should be avoided.
Wash hands and any other parts of the body which comes into contact with
the product after use.
Avoid handling the product if you know you are hypersensitive to pyrantel
interactions
Combined administration of pyrantel and levamisole or piperazine is not
recommended.
Do not store above 25°C.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Not to be used in horses and ponies intended for human consumption.
Treated horses may never be slaughtered for human consumption.
The horse must have been declared as not intended for human consumption
under national horse passport legislation.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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