Equibactin Vet 333 mg/g + 67 mg/g Oral Paste for Horses 45g is a POM-V antibiotic paste for horses. It contains a potentiated sulphonamide combination and is used under veterinary direction to treat susceptible bacterial infections.
The paste is supplied in a 45g oral syringe for accurate dosing, as part of a wider treatment plan that may include rest, supportive care and management changes. Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses must only be used exactly as prescribed by your vet.
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Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses is an antibiotic medicine in paste form. It combines two active substances in each gram of paste:
333 mg/g sulphonamide
67 mg/g trimethoprim
Together they form a potentiated sulphonamide. This type of antibiotic is used to treat a range of bacterial infections in horses when your vet considers it appropriate.
When vets may prescribe Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses
Your vet may use Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses to help manage:
Respiratory infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Some skin and soft tissue infections
Certain wound or post-surgical infections
Other conditions where this antibiotic group is suitable
The exact reason for using Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses on your horse will be explained by the prescribing vet after an examination.
How Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses works
Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses contains two antibiotics that work together:
One component blocks folic acid production in bacteria
The other blocks a later step in the same pathway
This double action helps stop the bacteria from growing and multiplying. The horse’s immune system can then clear the infection more effectively.
Because Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses is an antibiotic, your vet will only prescribe it when they believe a bacterial infection is present or very likely.
Presentation and pack size
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Equibactin Vet 333 mg/g + 67 mg/g Oral Paste for Horses 45g
The paste comes in an oral syringe designed for horses. The plunger or dial helps your vet set the correct dose based on weight and the treatment plan.
How to give Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses
Always follow the directions on the label and your vet’s written instructions. General good practice includes:
Check the syringe markings before each dose
Set the dose as your vet has advised
Place the syringe in the side of the mouth, over the back of the tongue
Depress the plunger and allow the horse time to swallow
Your vet will tell you:
How many times per day to give Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses
How many days the course should last
Whether to give on an empty mouth or with a small amount of feed
If a dose is missed or spat out, contact your vet for advice. Do not give extra doses unless they instruct you to.
Part of a wider treatment plan
Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses is normally just one part of the plan. Your vet may also recommend:
Rest or controlled exercise
Supportive care such as good hydration and appropriate feed
Wound care, bandaging or other local treatment where needed
Management changes such as better ventilation or improved hygiene
Follow all parts of the plan to give the best chance of a full recovery.
Responsible antibiotic use
It is important to use Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses responsibly:
Use only for the horse named on the prescription
Give the full course, even if the horse seems better early, unless your vet says otherwise
Never share leftover paste with other horses
Do not use for new problems without speaking to your vet first
Responsible use helps reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance, which can make future infections harder to treat.
Safety information
Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses is a POM-V product and should only be used under veterinary supervision. Tell your vet if:
Your horse has had reactions to sulphonamides or trimethoprim before
There is a history of kidney, liver or blood problems
Your horse is on other medicines or supplements
Contact your vet urgently if you notice:
Severe diarrhoea or colic signs
Marked loss of appetite
Swelling of the face, lips or legs
Any sudden or serious change after a dose
People handling Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses should:
Wash hands after use
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth
Seek medical advice if accidentally swallowed, taking the product label or leaflet with them
Storage and disposal
To store Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses safely:
Keep the syringe in its original packaging where possible
Store in a cool, dry place as directed on the label
Keep out of sight and reach of children and animals
Do not use the paste after the expiry date. Return unused or expired Equibactin Vet oral paste for horses to your vet or pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not dispose of veterinary medicines in household waste or manure systems.
Used exactly as directed by your vet, Equibactin Vet 333 mg/g + 67 mg/g Oral Paste for Horses 45g can help treat susceptible bacterial infections and support a more comfortable, steady recovery.
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