Intermectin
Ivermectin 1% injection
- Composition
- Ivermectin – 10 mg.
Description
Ivermectin belongs to the group of avermectins and acts against roundworms and parasites.
Indications
Treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms and lungworm infections, lice, oestriasis and scabies in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs.
Contra indications
Administration to lactating animals.
Side effects
When ivermectin comes in contact with soil, it readily and tightly binds to the soil and becomes inactive over time.Free ivermectin may adversely affect fish and some water born organisms on which they feed.
Precautions:
Do not permit water runoff from feedlots to enter lakes, streams or ponds.
Do not contaminate water by direct application or the improper disposal of drug containers.
Dispose of containers in an approved landfill or by incineration.
Dosage
For subcutaneous administration.
Cattle, calves, sheep and goats:
1 ml per 50 kg body weight.
Pigs:
1 ml per 33 kg body weight.
Withdrawal times
- For meat
Cattle, calves, sheep and goats: 28 days.
Pigs: 21 days.
Not for use in animals producing milk for human consumption.
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