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Eprinomectin

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Usually used for:

For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi) , lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy...

What it does:

The drug is used in beef and dairy cattle for treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms ( Haemonchus placei (adult and L4), Ostertagia ostertagi (adult and L4, including inhibited L4), Trichostrongylus axei (a...

When it's needed:

Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Federal law restric...

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  • Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing.

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Eprinomectin

Eprinomectin

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile FDA branded products available

Species: Both

Manufacturer: MSK

Quick Facts

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: MSK
Form: Liquid, Liquid (Solution), Topical Solution, Transdermal Solution
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200563 ANADA: 200626 ANADA: 200741 NADA: 141079 NADA: 141327 NADA: 141492 NDC Package: 0010-4120-01 NDC Package: 0010-4120-02 NDC Package: 0010-4120-03 NDC Package: 0010-4121-01 NDC Package: 0010-4121-02 NDC Package: 0010-4121-03 NDC Package: 0010-4251-01 NDC Package: 0010-4251-02 NDC Package: 0010-4751-01 NDC Package: 0010-4751-02 NDC Package: 0010-4751-03 NDC Package: 0010-4751-04 NDC Package: 0010-4751-05 NDC Package: 0010-4751-06
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Warnings / Contraindications

Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing.

  • High: Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing.
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
17
Serious reports
2
Species represented
2
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Cases Species Serious cases
2 Cat, Dog 0
1 Cat 1
1 Dog 1
1 Dog 0
1 Dog 0
1 Cat 0
1 Dog 0
1 Cat 0

Species coverage: Cat (20) Dog (12)

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Reaction Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Cat Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Dog Serious - 1
Cat Serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Cat Non-serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Dog Non-serious - 1
Dog Unknown - -
Dog Unknown - -
Cat Unknown - -
Cat Unknown - -
Cat Unknown - -
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Dog Unknown - -
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Storage & Handling

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Documents

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Official documents: 18 • Secondary summaries: 0

Secondary summaries

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Medication catalog: Source PetWisePlus | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: Centragard® EpriGard® Eprimectin™ Pour-On Eprinex® Eprizero® Longrange®
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both FDA-labeled species: Beef And Dairy, Cat, Dairy, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Pasture
Rx/OTC: OTC, RX
Form/route: Liquid, Liquid (Solution), Topical Solution, Transdermal Solution Subcutaneous, Topical, Transdermal
Applications: ANADA 200-626 • ANADA 200-741 • NADA 141-327 • NADA 141-079 • NADA 141-492 • ANADA 200-563
Documents: 12 (FOI: 8) • SPL: 6 Label highlights Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 8 Cat 56 View
Case summaries: 10 (showing 8) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

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Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95)

Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: B74.8 ICD10_CM: B86
Other filariases

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Owner-facing counseling points
  • Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Abnormal movement NOS (1) Abnormal posture NOS (1) Accidental exposure (1) Anorexia (1) Ataxia (1) Ataxia (1) Blindness (1) Death (1) Dilated pupils (1) Head bobbing (1) Itching (1) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (1) Local erythema (1) Loose stool (1) Tremor (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200563 ANADA: 200626 ANADA: 200741 NADA: 141079 NADA: 141327 NADA: 141492 NDC Package: 0010-4120-01 NDC Package: 0010-4120-02 NDC Package: 0010-4120-03 NDC Package: 0010-4121-01 NDC Package: 0010-4121-02 NDC Package: 0010-4121-03 NDC Package: 0010-4251-01 NDC Package: 0010-4251-02 NDC Package: 0010-4751-01 NDC Package: 0010-4751-02 NDC Package: 0010-4751-03 NDC Package: 0010-4751-04 NDC Package: 0010-4751-05 NDC Package: 0010-4751-06 NDC Package: 0010-7216-02 NDC Package: 0010-7216-03 NDC Package: 0010-7216-04 NDC Package: 51072-109-01
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
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0010-4120-03 0010 -
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0010-4121-02 0010 -
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0010-4251-01 0010 -
0010-4251-02 0010 -
0010-4751-01 0010 -
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0010-4751-03 0010 -
0010-4751-04 0010 -
0010-4751-05 0010 -
0010-4751-06 0010 -
0010-7216-02 0010 -
0010-7216-03 0010 -
0010-7216-04 0010 -
51072-109-01 51072 -
51072-109-02 51072 -
51072-109-03 51072 -

Enriched Documents

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Official 11 Clinical 0 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do no… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Accidental exposure, Ataxia, Dilated pupils, Vomiting, Impaired vision, Anorexia. (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • usage: The drug is used in beef and dairy cattle for treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms ( Haemonchus placei (adult and L4), Ostertagia ostertagi (ad… (Official, 2026-02-12)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
Eprimectin™ Pour-On
OTC
Eprinomectin
Topical Solution Topical
Bimeda Animal Health Limited ANADA 200-626 Approved Feb 5, 2025
EpriGard®
OTC
Eprinomectin
Topical Solution Topical
Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc. ANADA 200-741 Approved Nov 12, 2024
Longrange®
RX
Eprinomectin
Liquid (Solution) Subcutaneous
Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. NADA 141-327 Approved Apr 30, 2024
Eprinex®
OTC
Eprinomectin
Liquid Topical
Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. NADA 141-079 Approved Mar 18, 2024
Centragard®
RX
Eprinomectin Praziquantel
Transdermal Solution Transdermal
Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. NADA 141-492 Approved Mar 16, 2023
Eprizero®
OTC
Eprinomectin
Topical Solution Topical
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. ANADA 200-563 Approved Jul 2, 2018

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Species: Beef And Dairy • Dairy, lactating
Composition / specifications
5 mg eprinomectin/mL
Beef and dairy cattle, including lactating dairy cattle
Indication

For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including lactating dairy cattle.
Applied at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL/10 kg (22 lb) body weight, to achieve a dose level of 500 mcg eprinomectin/kg body weight, Eprimectin™ Pour-On is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following parasites:

Gastrointestinal Roundworms
Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4) (including inhibited L4)
Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
Trichostrongylus colubriformis (adults and L4)
Trichostrongylus longispicularis (adults only)
Cooperia oncophora (adults and L4)
Cooperia punctata (adults and L4)
Cooperia surnabada (adults and L4)
Nematodirus helvetianus (adults and L4)
Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults and L4)
Strongyloides papillosus (adults only)
Trichuris spp. (adults only)

Lungworms
Dictyocaulus viviparus (adults and L4)

Cattle Grubs (all parasitic stages)
Hypoderma lineatum
Hypoderma bovis

Lice
Damalinia bovis
Linognathus vituli
Haematopinus eurysternus
Solenopotes capillatus


Mange Mites
Chorioptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Horn Flies
Haematobia irritans

Persistent Activity
Eprinomectin pour-on for beef and dairy cattle has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from re-infection with Dictyocaulus viviparus for 21 days after treatment and Haematobia irritans for 7 days after treatment.

Dosage

The dose rate is 1 mL/10 kg (22 lb) of body weight. The product should be applied topically along the backline in a narrow strip extending from the withers to the tail head.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Beef And Dairy • Dairy, lactating
Composition / specifications
5 mg/mL
Beef and Dairy Cattle, including Lactating Dairy Cattle
Indication

For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including lactating dairy cattle.
Applied at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL/10 kg (22 lb) body weight, to achieve a dose level of 500 mcg eprinomectin/kg body weight, it is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following parasites:

Gastrointestinal Roundworms
Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4)
(including inhibited L4)
Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
Trichostrongylus colubriformis (adults and L4)
Trichostrongylus longispicularis (adults only)
Cooperia oncophora (adults and L4)
Cooperia punctata (adults and L4)
Cooperia surnabada (adults and L4)
Nematodirus helvetianus (adults and L4)
Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults and L4)
Strongyloides papillosus (adults only)
Trichuris spp. (adults only)
Lungworms
Dictyocaulus viviparus (adults and L4)
Cattle Grubs (all parasitic stages)
Hypoderma lineatum
Hypoderma bovis

Lice
Damalinia bovis
Linognathus vituli
Haematopinus eurysternus
Solenopotes capillatus

Mange Mites
Chorioptes bovis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Horn Flies
Haematobia irritans
Persistent Activity
EpriGard™ (eprinomectin) Pour-On for Beef and Dairy Cattle has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from re-infection with Dictyocaulus viviparus for 21 days after treatment and Haematobia irritans for 7 days after treatment.

Dosage

The dose rate is 1 mL/10 kg (22 lb) of body weight. The product should be applied topically along the backline in a narrow strip extending from the withers to the tailhead.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Pasture
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of solution contains 50 milligrams (mg) eprinomectin.
Cattle (On Pasture)
Indication

Persistent Activity LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been proven to effectively protect cattle from reinfection with the following parasites for the indicated amounts of time following treatment:Parasites Duration of Persistent Effectiveness Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum 150 daysCooperia oncophora 100 days Cooperia punctata 100 days Haemonchus placei 120 days Oesophagostomum radiatum 120 days Ostertagia lyrata 120 days Ostertagia ostertagi 120 days Trichostrongylus axei 100 days Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparous 150 days

Dosage
Administer 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL/110 lb body weight).
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing.
Indication
For the treatment and control of the following parasites: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum: Adults and L4 Cooperia oncophora : Adults and L4 Cooperia punctata : Adults and L4 Cooperia surnabada : Adults and L4 Haemonchus placei : Adults Oesophagostomum radiatum : Adults Ostertagia lyrata : Adults Ostertagia ostertagi : Adults, L4, and inhibited L4 Trichostrongylus axei : Adults and L4 Trichostrongylus colubriformis : Adults Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus : Adults Grubs Hypoderma bovis Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis
Dosage
Administer 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL/110 lb body weight).
Limitations

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter contains 5 milligrams of eprinomectin.
Beef and Dairy Cattle
Indication
The drug is used in beef and dairy cattle for treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (Haemonchus placei (adult and L4), Ostertagia ostertagi (adult and L4, including inhibited L4), Trichostrongylus axei (adult and L4), T. colubriformis (adult and L4), T. longispicularis (adult), Cooperia oncophora (adult and L4), C. punctate (adult and L4), C. surnabada (adult and L4), Nematodirus helvetianus (adult and L4), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adult and L4), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adult and L4), Strongyloides papillosus (adults), Trichuris species (adults)); lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparous, adult and L4); cattle grubs (all parasitic stages Hypoderma lineatum, H. bovis); lice (Damalinia bovis, Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, Solenopotes capillatus); mange mites (Chorioptes bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei); and horn flies (Haematobia irritans). Controls and protects from reinfection of D. viviparous for 21 days after treatment and H. irritans for 7 days after treatment.
Dosage
One milliliter (5 milligrams) per 10 kilograms (22 Lbs) of body weight
Limitations
Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Eprinomectin – 4 mg/mL; Praziquantel – 83 mg/mL
Cats
Indication

For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, and for the treatment and control of roundworms (adult and fourth stage larval Toxocara cati), hookworms (adult and fourth stage larval Ancylostoma tubaeforme; adult Ancylostoma braziliense), and tapeworms (adult Dipylidium caninum and Echinococcus multilocularis), in cats and kittens 7 weeks of age and older and 1.8 lbs or greater.

Dosage

Centragard™ is dosed at a minimum of 0.055 mL/lb (0.12 mL/kg), which delivers a minimum dose of 0.23 mg/lb eprinomectin and 4.55 mg/lb praziquantel.

Limitations

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Beef And Dairy • Dairy, lactating
Composition / specifications
5 mg/mL
Beef and dairy cattle, including lactating dairy cattle
Indication

For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including lactating dairy cattle. Eprizero™ Pour-On is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following parasites:

Gastrointestinal Roundworms

  • Haemonchus placei (adults and L4)
  • Ostertagia ostertagi (adults and L4) (including inhibited L4)
  • Trichostrongylus axei (adults and L4)
  • Trichostrongylus colubriformis (adults and L4)
  • Trichostrongylus longispicularis (adults only)
  • Cooperia onchophora (adults and L4) 
  • Cooperia punctata (adults and L4) 
  • Cooperia surnabada (adults and L4)
  • Nematodirus helvetianus (adults and L4)
  • Oesophagostomum radiatum (adults and L4)
  • Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults and L4)
  • Strongyloides papillosus (adults only) 
  • Trichuris spp. (adults only)

 Lungworms

  • Dictyocaulus viviparus (adults and L4) 

Cattle Grubs (all parasitic stages)
  • Hypoderma lineatum 
  • Hypoderma bovis 
Lice 
  • Damalinia bovis 
  • Linognathus vituli 
  • Haematopinus eurysternus 
  • Solenopotes capillatus 
Mange Mites 
  • Chorioptes bovis 
  • Sarcoptes scabiei 
Horn Flies 
  • Haematobia irritans

Dosage

1 mL/10 kg (22 lb) body weight, to achieve a dose level of 500 mcg eprinomectin/kg body weight.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Official Documents (FDA)

Direct links to FDA-hosted PDFs and SPL packages (when available).

Documents
  • Summary

    For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including lactating dairy cattle.

SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
  • Summary

    For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies

SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
  • Summary
    This supplement provides for the approval of a new indication for the treatment and control of Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults and L4s) and for the protection of cattle from reinfection with Bunostomum phlebotomum for 150 days following treatment.
  • Summary

     For the treatment and control of the following parasites:
    Gastrointestinal Roundworms
    Cooperia oncophora – Adults and L4
    Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4
    Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4
    Haemonchus placei – Adults
    Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults
    Ostertagia lyrata – Adults
    Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4
    Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4
    Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults
     Lungworms
    Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults
    Grubs
    Hypoderma bovis
    Mites
    Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis
    Persistent Activity
    LONGRANGE™ (eprinomectin) has been proven to effectively protect cattle from reinfection with the following parasites for the indicated amounts of time following treatment:
    Parasites - Duration of Persistent Effectiveness
    Gastrointestinal Roundworms 
    Cooperia oncophora - 100 days
    Cooperia punctata - 100 days
    Haemonchus placei - 120 days
    Oesophagostomum radiatum - 120 days
    Ostertagia lyrata - 120 days
    Ostertagia ostertagi - 120 days
    Trichostrongylus axei - 100 days
    Lungworms
    Dictyocaulus viviparous - 150 days

  • EA 141-327
  • FONSI 141-327
SPL Packages

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Documents
  • Summary

    This supplemental application adds indications for the treatment and control of adult Strongyloides papillosus and adult Trichostrongylus longispicularis and removes the age restriction for use in cattle under 8 weeks of age.

  • Summary

    IVOMEC EPRINEX Pour-On for Beef and Dairy Cattle is indicated for treatment and control of:

    Gastrointestinal nematodes (adults and fourth-stage larvae, L4): Haemonchus placei Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited L4), Trichostrongylus axei, Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Cooperia oncophora, Cooperia punctate, Cooperia surnabada, Nematodirus helvetianus, Bunostomum phlebotomum, Oesophagostomum radiatum, Trichuris spp. (adults)

    Lungworms (adults and L4): Dictyocaulus viviparus

    Cattle grubs (all parasitic stages): Hypoderma lineatum, Hypoderma bovis

    Lice: Damalinia bovis, Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, Solenopotes capillatus

    Mange Mites: Chorioptes bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei

    Flies: Haematobia irritans

    IVOMEC EPRINEX (eprinomectin) Pour-On for Beef and Dairy Cattle has been proved to control infections of Dictyocaulus viviparus for 21 days after treatment and Haematobia irritans for 7 days after treatment.

  • EA 141-079
  • FONSI 141-079
SPL Packages

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Documents
  • Summary

    For the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, and for the treatment and control of roundworms (adult and fourth stage larval Toxocara cati), hookworms (adult and fourth stage larval Ancylostoma tubaeforme; adult Ancylostoma braziliense), and tapeworms (adult Dipylidium caninum and Echinococcus multilocularis), in cats and kittens 7 weeks of age and older and 1.8 lbs or greater.

SPL Packages

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Documents
  • Summary

    For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including lactating dairy cattle.

SPL Packages

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Usage

The drug is used in beef and dairy cattle for treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms ( Haemonchus placei (adult and L4), Ostertagia ostertagi (adult and L4, including inhibited L4), Trichostrongylus axei (adult and L4), T. colubriformis (adult and L4), T. longispicularis (adult), Cooperia oncophora (adult and L4), C. punctate (adult and L4), C. surnabada (adult and L4), Nematodirus helvetianus (adult and L4), Bunostomum phlebotomum (adult and L4), Oesophagostomum radiatum (adult and L4), Strongyloides papillosus (adults), Trichuris species (adults)); lungworms ( Dictyocaulus viviparous , adult and L4); cattle grubs (all parasitic stages Hypoderma lineatum , H. bovis ); lice ( Damalinia bovis , Linognathus vituli , Haematopinus eurysternus , Solenopotes capillatus ); mange mites ( Chorioptes bovis , Sarcoptes scabiei ); and horn flies ( Haematobia irritans ). Controls and protects from reinfection of D. viviparous for 21 days after treatment and H. irritans for 7 days after treatment. Persistent Activity LONGRANGE ® (eprinomectin) has been proven to effectively protect cattle from reinfection with the following parasites for the indicated amounts of time following treatment:Parasites Duration of Persistent Effectiveness Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum 150 days Cooperia oncophora 100 days Cooperia punctata 100 days Haemonchus placei 120 days Oesophagostomum radiatum 120 days Ostertagia lyrata 120 days Ostertagia ostertagi 120 days Trichostrongylus axei 100 days Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparous 150 days For the treatment and control of the following parasites: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum : Adults and L4 Cooperia oncophora : Adults and L4 Cooperia punctata : Adults and L4 Cooperia surnabada : Adults and L4 Haemonchus placei : Adults Oesophagostomum radiatum : Adults Ostertagia lyrata : Adults Ostertagia ostertagi : Adults, L4, and inhibited L4 Trichostrongylus axei : Adults and L4 Trichostrongylus colubriformis : Adults Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus : Adults Grubs Hypoderma bovis Mites Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Apply topically along backbone from withers to tailhead. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing.

Side Effects

No approved side-effect narrative is linked yet.

openFDA reaction signals are available for Dog 8 and Cat 56 (view top reported reactions).

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

Aggregated reaction terms from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Dog
Digestive
Vomiting (5) Loss of appetite (2)
Neurologic
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (5)
Behavior
Behavioral disorder (unspecified) (2)
Other
Accidental exposure (10) Dilated pupils (5) Impaired vision (3) Blindness (2)
Cat
Digestive
Vomiting (388) Drooling (323) Drooling (213) Vomiting (11) Vomiting (11) Vomiting (11) Vomiting (11) Vomiting (11) Vomiting (11) Drooling (6) Drooling (6) Drooling (5) Drooling (5) Drooling (5) Drooling (5)
Skin & allergy
Application site hair loss (259) Application site hair loss (7) Application site hair loss (7) Application site hair loss (7) Application site hair loss (7) Application site hair loss (6) Application site hair loss (6)
Neurologic
Tiredness (lethargy) (405) Tiredness (lethargy) (15) Tiredness (lethargy) (15) Tiredness (lethargy) (15) Tiredness (lethargy) (15) Tiredness (lethargy) (15) Tiredness (lethargy) (15)
Effectiveness
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm (181) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (7) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (7) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (7) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (7) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (7) Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (6)
Other
Foaming at the mouth (262) Not eating (175) Foaming at the mouth (9) Foaming at the mouth (9) Foaming at the mouth (9) Foaming at the mouth (9) Foaming at the mouth (8) Foaming at the mouth (8) Not eating (8) Not eating (8) Not eating (8) Not eating (8) Not eating (8) Not eating (8) Application site reddening (5) Application site reddening (5) Application site reddening (5) Application site reddening (5) Application site reddening (5) Application site reddening (5)

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 3 month, 1.95 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Topical, Dose: 1 dose per animal • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-056138
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 3.00 Month
  • Weight: 1.950 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Topical
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 1 dose per animal
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Cat (unknown), Unknown • Drug: MSK, Solution, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-056147
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Unknown
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 10 week, 0.757 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Topical • Reactions: Death • Outcome: Died

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-056167
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 10.00 Week
  • Weight: 0.757 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Topical
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Death
Outcomes: Died

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 3 month, 1.633 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Topical, Dose: 1 dose per animal • Reactions: Head bobbing, Unsteady walking (ataxia), Abnormal posture NOS • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-056135
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 3.00 Month
  • Weight: 1.633 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Topical
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 1 dose per animal
Reactions Reported:
Head bobbing Unsteady walking (ataxia) Abnormal posture NOS
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Siamese, Female, 12 year, 3.992 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Topical, Dose: 1 dose per animal • Reactions: Loss of appetite, Unsteady walking (ataxia), Loose stool, Abnormal movement NOS, Abnormal posture NOS • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-055900
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 12.00 Year
  • Weight: 3.992 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Topical
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 1 dose per animal
Reactions Reported:
Loss of appetite Unsteady walking (ataxia) Loose stool Abnormal movement NOS Abnormal posture NOS
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, Shih Tzu, Female, 10 month, 3.629 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Oral, Dose: 1 dose per animal • Reactions: Vomiting • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-046628
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 10.00 Month
  • Weight: 3.629 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 1 dose per animal
Reactions Reported:
Vomiting
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Dog, ['Shih Tzu', 'Maltese'], Female, 7 year, 4.536 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Topical, Dose: 1 dose per animal • Reactions: Itching • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-033763
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 7.00 Year
  • Weight: 4.536 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Topical
  • Form: Solution
  • Dose: 1 dose per animal
Reactions Reported:
Itching
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Dog (unknown), Unknown • Drug: MSK, Solution, Oral • Reactions: Dilated pupils • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-025469
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Unknown
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Solution
Reactions Reported:
Dilated pupils
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

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