Until recently, tapeworms weren't considered to be a signifcant problem in horses. We now
know that tapeworms could be an important cause of intestinal disease, such as colic.
1
Ivermectin-only products do not control tapeworms, and neither do other common dewormers
like SAFE-GUARD
®
, PANACUR
®
, ANTHELCIDE
®
and STRONGID
®
Brand Products.
2
ZIMECTERIN
®
Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) controls 99% of natural tapeworm infections
*
plus
46 other species and stages of parasites – more than any other brand.
2,3
Why would you trust your horse's
health to any dewormer that does less?
*
A. perfoliata
1
Pavone S, Veronesi F, Genchi C, Fioretti DP, Briatnti E, Mandara MT. Pathological changes caused by Anoplocephala perfoliata in equine ileocecal junction.
Vet Parasitol. 2011;176:43-52.
2
Based on data provided in FDA Freedom of Information summaries.
3
Based on data provided on the ZIMECTERIN Gold product label.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In horses, there have been
rare reports of swelling and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue following administration of ZIMECTERIN Gold. These reactions
have been transitory in nature. Do not use in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.
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