Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is used in horse for Large and small strongyles, ascarids, pinworms. Routes documented in horse: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | FDA NADA Label |
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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 horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 horse — 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.