Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 6.6–13.2 mg/kg (base) PO Once in horses, per Reinemeyer CR, Hutchens DE, Eckblad WP, Marchiondo AA, Shugart JI. Dose-confirmation studies of the cestocidal activity of pyrantel pamoate paste in horses. Vet Parasitol. 2006;138(3-4):234-239. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.02.008 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1092, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Pyrantel Pamoate is used in horses for Large and small strongyles, ascarids, pinworms. Routes documented in horses: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in horses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Strongid-T, Nemex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 6.6–13.2 mg/kg (base) | Once | 6.6mg/kg routine; 13.2mg/kg for tapeworms | Large and small strongyles, ascarids, pinworms | Strong | Reinemeyer CR, Hutchens DE, Eckblad WP, Marchiondo AA, Shugart JI. Dose-confirmation studies of the cestocidal activity of pyrantel pamoate paste in horses. Vet Parasitol. 2006;138(3-4):234-239. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.02.008 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1092, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.722 | • Nematodes: 6.6 mg/kg PO. |
| 13.2 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.722 | • Cestodes: 13.2 mg/kg. |
| 12.5 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.722 | • Medicated feed: 12.5 mg/kg as a single dose or 2.6 mg/kg/day for prevention. |
| 2.6 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.722 | • Medicated feed: 12.5 mg/kg as a single dose or 2.6 mg/kg/day for prevention. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Causes spastic paralysis of susceptible worms.
Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pyrantel Pamoate dose range in horses, with cited source references: PO 6.6–13.2 mg/kg (base) Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pyrantel Pamoate in horses: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pyrantel Pamoate in horses include: 6.6mg/kg routine; 13.2mg/kg for tapeworms. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pyrantel Pamoate is indicated in horses for: Large and small strongyles, ascarids, pinworms.
These are general warnings for Pyrantel Pamoate across species; consult the horse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
Why a species-specific page? Pyrantel Pamoate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horses — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.