Eqvalan Gold, Oral Paste

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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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 macrocyclic lactones (which includes ivermectin) has been
reported in Parascaris equorum in horses in the EU. Therefore the use of this
product should be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information
about susceptibility of gastro-intestinal nematodes and recommendations on
how to limit further selection for resistance to anthelmintics

i. Special precautions for use in animals
Safety studies were not conducted in foals younger than 2 months of age, or in
stallions, the use of the product is not recommended in these categories of
animals.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Wash hands after use.
Do not smoke, drink or eat while handling the product.
This product may cause skin and eye irritation. Therefore, the user should avoid
contact of the product with the skin and the eyes. In case of contact, rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
In the case of accidental ingestion or eye irritation after contact seek medical
advice immediately and show the package insert or the label to the physician.