Description
Levamisole and oxyclozanide act against a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal worms and against lungworms. Levamisole causes and increase of the axial muscle tone followed by paralysis of worms. Oxyclozanide is a salicanilide and acts against trematodes, bloodsucking nematodes and larvae of Hypoderma spp. and Oestrus spp.
Indications
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients.
Animals must not be treated within a period of 14 days before or after treatment with organophosphorus compounds.
Contra indications
Administration to animals with an impaired hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of pyrantel, morantel or organo-phosphates.
Side effects
At normal oxyclozanide dose levels, cattle may show slight softening of the faeces with the occasional animal showing increased frequency of defecation and transient inappetence. Rarely, sheep may show an anaphylactic reaction with swelling of the head.
Dosage
For oral administration.
Cattle: 2.5 ml per 10 kg bodyweight
Sheep: 0.5 ml per 2 kg bodyweight
Withdrawal times
For meat and offal:
Cattle: 5 days
Sheep: 5 days
