520.903a—Febantel paste.
(a) Chemical name.
Dimethyl [[2-[(methoxyacetyl)amino]-4-(phenyl-thio)phenyl] carbonimidoyl]bis [carbamate].
(d) Conditions of use—
(1) Amount.
Six milligrams per kilogram (2.73 milligrams per pound) of body weight in horses.
(2) Indications for use.
For removal of large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, S. edentatus, S. equinus ); ascarids (Parascaris equorum— sexually mature and immature); pinworms (Oxyuris equi— adult and 4th stage larva); and the various small strongyles in horses, foals, and ponies.
(3) Limitations.
(i)
The paste may be administered on the base of the tongue or well mixed into a portion of the normal grain ration.
(iii)
For animals maintained on premises where reinfection is likely to occur, retreatment may be necessary. For most effective results, retreat in 6 to 8 weeks.
(v)
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.