Albendazole for Horses: Dosage & Safety
The 11.36% albendazole oral liquid is labelled for horses as well as cattle and sheep, dosed at roughly 3.5 mL per 100 lb of body weight. As always, weigh the horse and confirm the dose against the product label.
Albendazole use in horses is extra-label — the dose and withdrawal period must be set by your veterinarian. This page is educational and is not a recommendation to treat.
Work out the horses dose
Pre-set for horses. Enter body weight and product strength for the total dose and exact volume.
Albendazole Dosage Calculator
ESTIMATE DOSE & VOLUME · ANIMAL USE ONLY
Reference: —. Estimate only — confirm every dose against the product label and your veterinarian.
What it treats in horses
GI roundworms
Common gastrointestinal roundworms of the horse.
Broad benzimidazole activity
Part of the benzimidazole class used in equine parasite programs; rotate classes to manage resistance.
Single oral dose
Given by mouth with a dosing syringe, measured to the horse’s weight.
Safety notes
- Do not use in horses intended for food.
- Use caution in pregnant mares and follow veterinary advice.
- Weigh the horse (or use a weight-tape) rather than estimating, and rotate dewormer classes based on faecal egg counts.
Dosing and withdrawal figures reflect the 11.36% product label and published references and are educational only — always confirm the current label and consult your veterinarian.
Extra-label use. Because albendazole is not label-approved for horses, treatment should be directed by a licensed veterinarian, who sets the correct dose and the meat/milk withdrawal. For background, see the albendazole dosing guide.