Zimecterin (Ivermectin) Paste 1.87%, 0.21 oz. (6.08g)

Parasiticide-Oral
(Ivermectin) Anthelmintic and Boticide

Active Ingredient(s):

Ivermectin 1.87%

Indications:
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis,treatment, and control of parasitism. ZIMECTERINR (ivermectin) Paste provideseffective control of the following parasites in horses: Large strongyles(adults) - Strongylus vulgaris (also early forms in blood vessels), S edentalus(also tissue stages), S equinus, Triodontophorus spp; Small strongylesincluding those resistant to some benzimidazole class compounds (adults andfourth-stage larvae) - Cyathostomum spp, Cylicocyclus spp, Cylicostephanusspp, Cylicodontophorus spp; Pinworms (adults and fourth-stage larvae)- Oxyuris equi; Ascarids (adults and third- and fourth-stage larvae) - Parascarisequorum; Hairworms (adults) - Trichostrogylus axei; Large-mouthStomach Worms (adults) - Habronema muscae; Bots (oral and gastric stages)- Gastrophilus spp; Lungworms (adults and forth-stage larvae) - Dictyocaulusarnfieldi; Intestinal Threadworms (adults) - Strongyloides westeri;Summer Sores caused by Habronema and Draschia spp cutaneousthird-stage larvae; Dermatitis caused by neck threadworm microfilarie, Onchocercasp.

Dosage and Administration:
The syringe contains sufficient paste to treatone 1250 lb horse at the recommended dose rate of 91 mcg ivermectin per lb (200mcg/kg) body weight. Each weight marking on the syringe plunger delivers enoughpaste to treat 250 lb body weight.
(1) While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger _ turn tothe left and slide it so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weightmarking. (2) Lock the ring in place by making a _ turn to the right. (3) Makesure that the horse's mouth contains no feed. (4) Remove the cover from thetip of the syringe. (5) Insert the syringe tip into the horse's mouth atthe space between the teeth. (6) Depress the plunger as far as it will go,depositing paste on the back of the tongue. (7) Immediately raise thehorse's head for a few seconds after dosing.

Precaution(s): Ivermectin and excreted ivermectin residues may adverselyaffect aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ground or surface water. Dispose ofthe ZIMECTERINR (ivermectin) Paste syringe in an approved landfill or byincineration.

Caution(s): ZIMECTERINR (ivermectin) Paste has been formulatedspecifically for use in horses only. This product should not be used in otheranimal species as severe reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.

Note to User: Swelling and itching reactions after treatment with ZIMECTERINRPaste have occurred in horses carrying heavy infections of neck threadworm (Onchocercasp) microfiliariae. These reactions were most likely the result of microfiliaraedying in large numbers. Symptomatic treatment may be advisable. Consult yourveterinarian should any such reactions occur. Healing of summer sores involvingextensive tissue changes may require other appropriate therapy in conjunctionwith treatment with ZIMECTERINR (ivermectin) Paste. Reinfection, and measuresfor its prevention, should also be considered. Consult your veterinarian if thecondition does not improve.

Warning(s): Do not use on horses intended for food purposes.
Refrain from smoking and eating when handling. Wash hands after use. Avoidcontact with eyes. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Side Effects: Safety - ZIMECTERINR (ivermectin) Paste may be used inhorses of all ages, including mares at any stage of pregnancy. Stallions may betreated without adversely affecting their fertility.

Discussion:
Parasite Control Program: All horses should be included in a regularparasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foalsand yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, androutine treatment repeated as appropriate. Consult your veterinarian for acontrol program to meet your specific needs. ZIMECTERINR (ivermectin) Pasteeffectively controls gastrointestinal nematodes and bots of horses. Regulartreatment will reduce the chances of verminous arteritis caused by S vulgaris.

Product Advantages: Broad-spectrum control, ZIMECTERINR Paste killsimportant internal parasites, including bots and the arterial stages of Strongylesvulgaris, with a single dose. ZIMECTERINR Paste is a potent anti-parasiticagent that is neither a benzimidazole nor an organophosphate.