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Bimectin Paste (Ivermectin) 1.87%

Bimectin

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A proven anthelmentic and boticide Bimectin contains 1.87% ivermectin, providing the broadest spectrum activity against parasites and bots. Apple flavored and scented for excellent palatability and ease of dosing. The calibrated syringe allows accurate dosing and the gel formulation facilitates absorption.

The product is safe to use in horses of all ages including mares at any stage of pregnancy.

Indications

Bimectin is indicated for the treatment of nematode or arthropod infestations in horses due to:

Large Strongyles (adults)
- Strongylus vulgaris (also early forms in blood vessels)
- S. edentatus (also tissue stages)
- S. equinus
- Triodontophorus spp. including T. brevicauda, T. serratus
- Craterostomum acuticaudatum
Small Strongyles (adults, including those resistant to some benzimidazole class compounds)
- Coronocylcus spp. including C. coronatus, C. labiatus and C. labratus
- Cyathostomum spp. including C. catinatum, and C. pateratum
- Cylicocyclus spp. incluidng C. insigne, C. leptostomum, C. nassatus and C. brevicapsulatus
- Cylicodontophorus spp.
- Cylicostephanus spp. including C. calicatus, C. goldi, C. longibursatus, C. minutus
- Petrovinema poculatum
Small Strongyles (fourth–stage larvae)
Pinworms (adults and fourth–stage larvae)
- Oxyuris equi
Ascarids (adults and third– and fourth–stage larvae)
- Parascaris equorum
Hairworms (adults)
- Trichostrongylus axei
Large-mouth Stomach Worms (adults)
- Habronema muscae
Bots (oral and gastric stages)
- Gasterophilus spp. including G. intestinalis and G. nasalis
Lungworms (adults and fourth–stage larvae)
- Dictyocaulus arnfieldi
Intestinal Threadworms (adults)
- Strongyloides westeri
Summer Sores caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. cutaneous third-stage larvae
Dermatitis caused by Neck Threadworm microfilariae, Onchocerca sp.

Legal Category of Bimectin Paste (1.87% (ivermectin)): FDA approved

Please note, parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class. For more information, visit our section on resistance by clicking here. If you are in any doubt regarding whether use of any anthelmintic is advisable, always consult your vet or animal health advisor prior to use. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.

Bimectin Paste has been formulated specifically for use in horses only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.