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James Arvanetakis
Member
Username: Arvane
Post Number: 16
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 7, 2002 - 2:58 pm: |   |
Hi Dr O,
My horse had a mild case of colic Saturday morning. I therefore did not give him any grain until Sunday evening...consequently I also realized that he missed two doses of Strongid C....He gets one dose per feeding (a total of twice daily).
He was out to pasture all day Sunday.
My question is do I need to feed a supplementary dewormer because i missed his regular dosings? What are the implications of his missing two doses of Strong C?
Thanks for the help,
Charlotta |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 7070
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 7, 2002 - 6:16 pm: | |
I would not worry too much about this Charlotta and figure the twice yearly ivermectin will pick up the slack. By the way are you dividing the recommended daily dose in 2 and giving that twice daily or are you giving the recommended dose twice daily?
DrO |
James Arvanetakis
Member
Username: Arvane
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 7, 2002 - 11:05 pm: | |
I appreciate your quick reply, sorry I wasn't clear: I divide the daily dose in two. (And he does get the ivermectin twice a year).
Thanks!
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Sharon Hanson
Member
Username: Shanson
Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 8, 2002 - 12:58 pm: | |
Is it better to divide the daily dose in two?
sharon |
James Arvanetakis
Member
Username: Arvane
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, Oct 9, 2002 - 8:27 pm: | |
Hi Sharon, I have no idea. I do what the vet tells me.. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 7089
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Friday, Oct 11, 2002 - 11:50 am: | |
I have tried to research this question and I cannot find a clear cut answer. The instructions implies, but does not directly state, that the product should be given once daily.
Here is the possible problem with giving the daily dose divided twice daily: the one time maximal concentration over each 24 hours is less than when given just once daily. This is not a concern if the length of exposure is more important than the single maximal dose. In fact if this is true the divided dose may be better. BUT...there are drugs that the one time 24 hour max dose is the most important factor affecting efficacy. I suggest following the directions, though implied, of once daily administration until we know more.
DrO
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jeans
Member
Username: jeans
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 5, 2008 - 11:32 pm: | |
Hi--Just wondering if there is any up-to-date info on whether the full dose should be given once per day or (half as much) twice a day.
Thanks!
Jeans. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: dro
Post Number: 20605
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 7:07 am: | |
There is not anything new and we still recommend following label directions jean.
DrO |
