Safe-Guard (fenbendazole 10%) Paste for Horses (25 g)

Safe-Guard Equine Dewormer Paste

Protect your horse from harmful parasites with Safe-Guard Equine Dewormer Paste, formulated with 10% fenbendazole. This effective dewormer targets a wide range of internal parasites, including large and small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids (roundworms). With its easy-to-administer paste form and palatable apple-cinnamon flavor, Safe-Guard is safe for foals, pregnant mares, and older horses, ensuring comprehensive parasite control with every dose.

Benefits of Merck Safe-Guard Horse Dewormer Paste

• Broad-Spectrum Parasite Control: Effectively controls large and small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids, protecting your horse from a range of internal parasites.
• Safe for All Horses: Suitable for foals, pregnant mares, and older horses, providing a high degree of safety across various age groups.
• Easy to Administer: The convenient paste form is easy to administer orally, with a unique apple-cinnamon flavor that horses readily accept.
• Versatile Dosage: Available in a 25-gram syringe, it’s perfect for treating horses of varying sizes, from foals to adult horses.

Directions for Use of Safe-Guard Paste Dewormer Merck

• For Adult Horses: Administer orally at a rate of 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) body weight for the control of large strongyles, small strongyles, and pinworms. One 25-gram syringe will treat a 1,100 lb horse.
• For Foals and Weanlings: Where ascarids are a concern, administer 4.6 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) body weight. One 25-gram syringe will treat a 550 lb horse.
• For Encysted Larvae: To control encysted early third stage, late third stage, and fourth stage cyathostome larvae, as well as fourth stage larvae of Strongylus vulgaris, administer 4.6 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) body weight daily for 5 consecutive days. One 25-gram syringe will treat 550 lbs of body weight per day.
• Consultation: Always consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism in your horse.

Active Ingredients

10% Fenbendazole

Storage Instructions

• Storage: Store at or below 25°C (77°F) in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Warnings & Cautions

• Do Not Use: In horses intended for human consumption.
• Precaution: When using Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) Paste 10% in conjunction with trichlorfon, follow the manufacturer's labels for use and cautions.
• Consultation: It is recommended to consult your veterinarian to determine the most appropriate deworming schedule for your horse.

Important Safety Information

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. When using SAFE-GUARD (fenbendazole) Paste 10% concomitantly with trichlorfon, refer to the manufacturer’s labels for use and cautions for trichlorfon.

INDICATION : SAFE-GUARD (fenbendazole) Paste 10% is indicated for the control of large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris), encysted early third stage (hypobiotic), late third stage and fourth stage cyathostome larvae, small strongyles, pinworms (Oxyuris equi), ascarids (Parascaris equorum), and arteritis caused by fourth stage larvae of Strongylus vulgaris in horses.

Merck Safe-Guard Horse Dewormer Paste - FAQs

1. What parasites does Safe-Guard Equine Dewormer Paste control?

This dewormer effectively controls large and small strongyles, pinworms, ascarids (roundworms), and encysted cyathostome larvae in horses.

2. How do I administer Safe-Guard Equine Dewormer Paste?

Administer the paste orally by placing the syringe in the horse’s mouth and depressing the plunger to deliver the correct dosage based on the horse’s body weight.

3. Is this dewormer safe for pregnant mares?

Yes, Safe-Guard Equine Dewormer Paste is safe for use in pregnant mares, as well as foals and older horses.

4. How often should I administer this dewormer?

For general deworming, administer as needed based on parasite exposure. Consult with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate treatment schedule.

5. Can this product be used on foals?

Yes, this product is safe for foals and is particularly effective against ascarids, which are commonly found in younger horses.

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