Doramectin Injection 2%
Doramectin injection is a drug for treating parasitic diseases. It is mainly used for deworming in livestock and pets. It has a killing effect on nematodes, insects and mites.
Detail
COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains:
Doramectin..........................................................................20 mg
Butylhydroxyanisole, Ethyl oleate, Sesame oil (add to).........1 ml
INDICATIONS:
Cattle:
For treatment and control of gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, eyeworms, warbles, lice, mange mites and ticks. The product may also be used as an aid in the control of Nematodirus helvetianus, biting lice (Damalinia bovis), the tick Ixodes ricinus and the mange mite Chorioptes bovis.
Sheep:
For treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, mange mites and nasal bots.
Pigs:
For treatment of mange mites, gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, kidney worms and sucking lice in pigs.
The product protects pigs against infection or reinfection with Sarcoptes scabiei for 18 days.
ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE:
For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, warbles, lice and mange mites in cattle, and gastrointestinal roundworms and nasal bots in sheep, a single treatment of 200 μg/kg bodyweight, administered in the region of the neck by subcutaneous injection in cattle and by intramuscular injection in sheep.
For the treatment of clinical signs of Psoroptes ovis (sheep scab) and elimination of living mites on sheep, a single treatment of 300 μg/kg bodyweight, administered in the neck by intramuscular injection.
In addition, adequate bio-security measures should be implemented to prevent reinfestation. It is important to ensure that all sheep which have been in contact with infested sheep are treated.
For the treatment of Sarcoptes scabei and gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, kidney worms and sucking lice in pigs, a single treatment of 300 μg/kg bodyweight, administered by intramuscular injection.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not use in dogs, as severe adverse reactions may occur. In common with other avermectins, certain breeds of dog, such as collies, are especially sensitive to doramectin and particular care should be taken to avoid accidental consumption of the product.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients.
SIDE EFFECTS:
None known.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD:
CATTLE:
Meat and offal: 70 days
Not permitted for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.
Do not use in pregnant cows or heifers, which are intended to produce milk for human consumption, within 2 months of expected parturition.
SHEEP:
Meat and offal: 70 days
Not permitted for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.
Do not use in pregnant ewes, which are intended to produce milk for human consumption, within 70 days of expected parturition.
PIGS:
Meat and offal: 77 days
STORAGE:
Store below 30°C. Protect from light.