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CYDECTIN 1% w/v Solution for Injection for Cattle
- Moxidectin is a second generation macrocyclic lactone of the milbemycin group with a very high potency.
- Moxidectin is a parasiticide with activity against a wide range of internal and external parasites of cattle
Description
Cydectin 1% w/v solution for injection for cattle contains per ml
| Active substance: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moxidectin | 10 mg | |
| Excipients: | ||
| Benzyl alcohol | 40mg | |
| EDTA | 0.27 mg | |
INDICATIONS
For the treatment and prevention of infections caused by:
- Adult and immature gastro-intestinal nematodes:
- Haemonchus placei
- Haemonchus contortus
- Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae)
- Trichostrongylus axei
- Trichostrongylus colubriformis
- Nematodirus helvetianus (adults only)
- Nematodirus spathiger
- Cooperia surnabada
- Cooperia oncophora
- Cooperia pectinata
- Cooperia punctata
- Oesophagostomum radiatum
- Bunostomum phlebotomum(adults only)
- Chabertia ovina(adults only)
- Trichuris spp.(adults only)
- Adult and immature respiratory tract nematode
- Dictyocaulus viviparus
- Warble grubs (migrating larvae)
- Hypoderma bovis
- Hypoderma lineatum
- Lice
- Linognathus vituli
- Haematopinus eurysternus
- Solenopotes capillatus
- Bovicola bovis (aid in control)
- Mange mites
- Sarcoptes scabiei
- Psoroptes ovis
- Chorioptes bovis (aid in control)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes
within 60 days before parturition.
Do not use in horses.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Drowsiness, depression, lethargy, apathy and weakness can be observed after treatment.
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle
DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
1 ml/50 kg live bodyweight, equivalent to 0.2 mg moxidectin/kg live bodyweight given
subcutaneously in front of or behind the shoulder using a 16-18 gauge (1.5 - 1.2 mm) 1/2
inch. (1.5 cm) needle.
The use of a multidose equipment with a draw off needle is recommended for 200 ml and 500
ml packaging.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat and offal: 65 days.
Milk: Not permitted for use in cattle producing milk for human consumption or industrial
purposes or within 60 days before parturition.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years
Following the first withdrawal, use within 6 months.
SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Do not store above 25 °C.
Keep the container in the outer carton to protect from light.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Because of the particular susceptibility, it is not recommended to treat calves of less than 8
weeks. To avoid possible incidence of secondary reactions by the death of Hypoderma larvae
in the spine or the oesophagus of animals, it is recommended to administer Cydectin 1%
injectable after the end of fly activity and before the larvae reach their resting sites. The
veterinary surgeon should give advice on the correct timing of treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals
Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
Wash hands after use.
Do not smoke, drink or eat while handling the product.
Take care to avoid self-injection. Advice to Medical Practitioners in case of accidental self
injection: Treat symptomatically.
The product can be toxic for fish and aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds or other
surface waters with the product or used containers.
Any unused product and empty containers should be disposed of in accordance with local
requirements.
OTHER INFORMATION
ATCvet Code QP54AB02
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Polyethylene containers of 50, 200 and 500 ml content sealed with bromo butyl stoppers.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
