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Pyratape P Horse Wormer 40% w/w Oral Paste

Active ingredient: Pyrantel Embonate

Form

Paste

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

Bimeda Animal Health Limited

VMD MA No.

50146/4013

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

Pyratape P Horse Wormer 40% w/w Oral Paste — 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.
Pyrantel embonate has a broad spectrum of activity, including activity
against:
Large strongyles:
Small strongyles:
spp.
Pinworms:
Large roundworms:
Tape worms:

Revised: July 2025
AN: 00944/2025
Control and treatment of Strongyles, Oxyuris and Parascaris:
Pyratape P should be used at a dose rate of 19 mg pyrantel embonate
per kg bodyweight.
The prescribed amount of Pyratape P 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.
Eachgraduation of the syringe is sufficient for the treatment of 100kg
body- weight.
Control and treatment of Anoplocephala (Tapeworm):
Pyratape P 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.
Not for use in foals less than 4 weeks of age.
Contraindicated in known sensitivity to pyrantel and in severely debilitated
animals.
Pyrantel embonate is safe for horses and ponies of all ages, including
sucklings, pregnant mares and studs. Impaction of the small intestine
may occur in foals, infected with high numbers of Parascaris equorum.
Symptoms (colic) may be seen as soon as 30 minutes after treatment.

Revised: July 2025
AN: 00944/2025
Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they
increase the risk of development of resistence and could ultimately result
in ineffective therapy:

class, over an extended period of time.

misadministeration of the product, or lack of calibration of the
dosing device(if any).
Suspected clinical cases of resistence 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 anthelminitc, 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 resistence 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.
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 inteneded 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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