{"product_id":"protazil-1-56-diclazuril-antiprotozoal-pellets-for-horses-2-4-lb","title":"Protazil (1.56% diclazuril) Antiprotozoal Pellets for Horses (2.4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" alt=\"Rx Map\" src=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/shopify-images-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/rx-map.jpg\" data-files=\"rx-map.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPM Treatment Pellets for Horses \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROTAZIL® Antiprotozoal Pellets provide an easy daily top-dress treatment for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses caused by Sarcocystis neurona. Each alfalfa-based pellet contains 1.56% diclazuril for consistent dosing. Designed to be mixed with feed and given once a day for 28 days, it supports a precise and practical approach to managing this serious neurological disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted EPM Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clinically approved therapy developed specifically to treat equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in horses, giving you confidence in your horse’s care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, Stress-Free Dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e These easy-to-use pellets mix right into your horse’s daily grain, so treatment fits seamlessly into your regular feeding routine—no extra hassle, just consistent daily dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise, Weight-Based Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.56% diclazuril formulation is carefully measured to deliver accurate dosing based on your horse’s weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinarian Recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e This prescription medication is trusted and used by equine health professionals to support effective treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: One 2.4-lb bucket treats an average 1,274-lb horse for the full 28-day course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROTAZIL® contains diclazuril at 1.56 percent as the active antiparasitic compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInactive components include dehydrated alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, cane molasses, and propionic acid as a preservative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended-Dosage Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 38.2918%; height: 273px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse Weight (lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emL of Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e275–524\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e525–774\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e775–1024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1025–1274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1275–1524\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1525–1774\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"159\" style=\"width: 55.4416%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1775–2074\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"127\" style=\"width: 44.2813%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 1 mg diclazuril per kg body weight, administered once daily for 28 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start by weighing your horse—or use a weight tape—to make sure you’re calculating the correct dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix with Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply top-dress the pellets onto your horse’s regular grain ration and mix them in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive Daily for 28 Days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Administer the calculated dose once a day for 28 straight days to complete the full course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Scoop Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to the dosing chart and the markings on the included scoop to match your horse’s weight range accurately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This medication is available by prescription and can only be used under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, as required by federal law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Safety Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Safe use in breeding horses has not been evaluated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy Caution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Safety during pregnancy or lactation has not been determined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcurrent Therapies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Safety with other medications or therapies has not been evaluated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman Consumption Ban\u003c\/strong\u003e: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Field Reactions\u003c\/strong\u003e: No adverse effects were attributed to diclazuril in field studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported Events\u003c\/strong\u003e: In rare cases, neurological signs, recumbency, stiffness, or laminitis-like symptoms have been reported, with isolated incidents of unexplained death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Dose Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elevated BUN, creatinine, and reduced weight gain observed at high doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store between 15°C and 30°C or 59°F to 86°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Location\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is PROTAZIL® used for in horses? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROTAZIL® is used to treat equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), a serious neurological condition caused by \u003cem\u003eSarcocystis neurona\u003c\/em\u003e. It’s an FDA-approved antiprotozoal medication developed specifically for horses. Because it’s a prescription treatment, it should always be administered under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How is PROTAZIL® administered to horses? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROTAZIL® is administered as a top dress mixed into the horse’s daily grain ration. The recommended dose is 1 mg diclazuril per kg of body weight given once daily for 28 consecutive days, using the provided dosing chart for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is PROTAZIL® a prescription medication? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, PROTAZIL® is available only with a prescription. Federal regulations limit its use to administration by a licensed veterinarian or under their direct authorization. It is not available for over-the-counter purchase and must be administered under veterinary guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Are there any known side effects of PROTAZIL®? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e In field studies, no adverse effects were attributed directly to diclazuril at the labeled dose. Two adverse events were reported during safety evaluation, though causation was not definitively established. Always monitor horses closely and consult your veterinarian with concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: How should PROTAZIL® be stored? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROTAZIL® should be stored in a room temperature setting, within 15°C to 30°C, equivalent to 59°F through 86°F. 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