Marquis Antiprotozoal Oral Paste
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parasitic disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and nervous
system. It can cause mild signs of incoordination in some horses and
can quickly make other horses so unstable they cannot get up.
Marquis is a prescription medication that treats this incordination.
Neurological signs include asymmetric incoordination (ataxia),
weakness and spasticity, although they may mimic almost any
neurological condition. Marquis is the best known medicine for this
disease. |
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Generic Name
Ponazuril (poh-naz-your-ill)
Manufacturer
Bayer Animal Health
Brand Name(s)
Marquis Antiprotozoal Oral Paste
What is this medication used for
Marquis Antiprotozoal Oral Paste is indicated for the treatment of
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses caused by
Sarcocystis neurona.
Availability
Marquis Antiprotozoal Oral Paste is available by prescription as
ready-to-use syringes containing 127 grams of paste.
How this medication should be used
Marquis Antiprotozoal Oral Paste is FDA approved for use in horses
only. Each oral syringe barrel contains enough paste to treat one
1,200 lb horse for 7 days at a dose rate of 2.27mg/lb. The plunger
contains a dosage ring marked for horse weight from 600 to 1,200
lbs. The usual dose is 2.27mg/lb body weight once a day, by mouth,
for 28 days.
What are the side effects
Side effects that can occur while using this medication include skin
rash or hives, blisters on the nose and mouth, loose stools, mild
colic and seizures.
What special precautions are there
This medication is for use in animals only. Not for human use. Do
not use in horses intended for food. Prior to treatment EPM must be
distinguished from other diseases that may cause ataxia in horses.
The safe use of this product in horses used for breeding purposes,
during pregnancy, or in lactating mares, has not been evaluated.
In the event of an overdose
Contact your veterinarian. Daily doses of up to 6 times the
recommended dose primarily caused loose feces.
How should I store this product
Store at controlled room temperature (59º-86ºF). |
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