veterinary medicine

Ivermectin Injection 1%

COMPOSITION:

Ivermectin……….10mg

Solvents ad ……….1ml.

DESCRIPTION:

Ivermectin belongs to the group of avermectins and acts against roundworms and parasites.

INDICATIONS:

Treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms, lice, lungworm infections, oestriasis and scabies in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

For subcutaneous administration.

Calves, cattle, goats and sheep:1ml.per 50kg.body weight.

Swine: 1ml. per 33kg.body weight.

CONTRAINAICATIONS:

Administration to lactating animals.

MODE OF ACTION:

Ivermectin paralyzed and ultimately kill parasitic nematodes, arachnids and insects by a unique effect on the nervous systems of these parasites. At therapeutic doses,Ivermectin is well tolerated by livestock since it dose not readily penetrate the central nervous system.

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.

WITHDRAWAL TIMES:

-For meat

Calves, cattle, goats and sheep : 28days

Swine: 21 days.

WARING:

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 container,Dispose of containers in an approved landfill or by incineration.