June 2006

New Product For Tapeworm Control

Farnam surprised us with an FDA-approved pyrantel pamoate for tapes.

Pyrantel pamoate has been used as a method of eliminating adult tapeworms for years, but it’s been an off-label use. Only the dewormer drug praziquantel was approved by the FDA to be labeled for use against equine tapes. This is no longer the case.

The FDA has approved Farnam’s pyrantel pamoate-based dewormer, TapeCare Plus ($10). This product uses a 13.2 mg/kg dose and directions call for a single dose. However, the packaging also wisely advises consulting your veterinarian for a program to meet your specific needs. Treatment failures with pyrantel pamoate have been reported, and some horses may need a repeat treatment in three to four weeks. …