Ivermectin Liquid for Horses is formulated for administration by stomach tube (nasogastric intubation) or as an oral drench. The recommended dose is 200 µg of ivermectin per kilogram of body weight. Each mL contains sufficient ivermectin to treat 50 kg of body weight; 10 mL will treat a 500 kg horse.
Multiple dose bottle: 15 mL syringe Use a calibrated dosing syringe inserted into the bottle to measure the appropriate dose. Use a clean syringe when accessing the bottle to avoid contaminating the remaining product.
Single dose syringe: Each marking on the syringe plunger will deliver sufficient liquid to treat 50 kg of body weight. Turn the knurled ring up the plunger shaft so that the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking. Remove the plastic cap from the tip of the nozzle.
Administration: Clear the horse’s mouth of any food material, elevate the horse’s head, and using a syringe, deposit the appropriate dose in the back of the mouth. In order to avoid unnecessary coughing or the potential for material to enter the trachea and lungs, do not use excessive pressure (squirting), do not use a large (diluted) dose volume, and do not deposit the dose in the laryngeal area. Increased dose rejection may occur if the dose is deposited in the buccal space. Keep the horse’s head elevated and observe the horse to ensure the dose is retained.
