Pyratape P Horse Wormer
Pyratape, one of our standout offerings, is an effective horse dewormer containing pyrantel. It's highly effective against mature large and small redworms, pinworms, and ascarids, and can combat certain types of tapeworms at a double dosage. However, Pyratape doesn't affect worm eggs, larvae, lungworms, or bots.
Tapeworms Double Dose
Tapeworms, transmitted by forage mites, can lead to colic in horses. To control them, the required Pyratape dosage is twice that of the quantity necessary for other worms, meaning two syringes for an average-sized horse. Currently, we don't offer an alternate granules formulation.
For optimal tapeworm control, it's recommended to administer this doubled dose twice yearly, ideally at the start and end of the grazing season.
Other Horse Worms
For worms other than tapeworms, the standard dose should be repeated during the grazing season when necessary. A single tube is sufficient to treat a 600 kg horse, but for tapeworm, as stated, two tubes will be necessary.
Adverse Reactions
Pyrantel embonate is safe for horses and ponies of all ages, including sucklings, pregnant mares, and studs. Impaction of the small intestine may occur in foals infected with high numbers of Parascaris equorum. Symptoms (colic) may be seen as soon as 30 minutes after treatment.
Use during Pregnancy or Lactation
Pyratape P is safe to give to pregnant and lactating mares provided the recommendations are followed.
Overdose
Pyratape is of low toxicity in trials of overdosing, and tests at up to twenty times the usual dose have produced no adverse effects.
Further Horse Worming Products
For a list of products please go to our horse wormers department.
For saliva horse tapeworm test see EquiSal Tapeworm Test Kit For One Horse
For faecal worm egg counts for horses see our horse worm egg count.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
Most orders are despatched the same day and standard delivery is 3 to 5 working days from despatch. FAST Expedited options are available at extra cost - these usually arrive in 24-48hrs from dispatch but delays are possible during busy periods.
Postcodes outside of Zone 1 (including some areas within mainland UK) may incur extra carriage charges due to surcharges imposed by the couriers. These will be calculated on the website at the checkout.
NB: Orders placed with faster delivery must be placed before 13:00 to ensure same day dispatch (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Please also check on the product page that the items ordered show 'In Stock' otherwise your order will be delayed until the stock becomes available, which in most cases will only be 24hrs.
Estimated "Usually shipped in" information is shown against most products
Overseas orders
We no longer send goods outside of the UK.
Prescription Items
Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a valid signed and dated prescription.
Pick up
We offer a pickup service for orders placed over the phone.
Please ring us on 01833 641112 for more information.
Refrigerated Items
Refrigerated items will be sent by carrier or express delivery at a cost of £7.50, with coolpacks, unless you pay for a premium for a refrigerated delivery. We will contact you prior to despatch for your instructions.
We want you to be completely satisfied with any purchase. If not any item* can be returned to us within 14 days of receipt for exchange or refund Please give us a ring for a returns number on 01833 641112 or alternatively email sales@hyperdrug.co.uk to obtain a returns number.
*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.
