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CYDECTIN 1% w/v Solution for Injection for Sheep

Description

CYDECTIN 1% w/v is a clear to pale yellow aqueous solution for injection for sheep containing per ml

Active substance:
Moxidectin10 mg
Excipients:
Benzyl alcohol40mg
Butylhydroxytoluene (E321)2.50 mg

INDICATIONS

CYDECTIN 1% w/v solution for injection is used for
Treatment and prevention of Psoroptic mange (Psoroptes ovis):

- Clinical cure:2 injections 10 days apart.
- Preventive efficacy: 1 injection.
Treatment and control of infections caused by moxidectin sensitive strains of: CYDECTIN has a persistent effect in preventing infection or reinfection for:
- At least 4 weeks against Psoroptes ovis (UK only)
- 5 weeks against Psoroptes ovis (other countries)
- 5 weeks against Ostertagia circumcincta and Haemonchus contortus
- 4 weeks against Gaigeria pachyscelis and Oesophagostomum columbianum
- 2 weeks against Trichostrongylus colubriformis
Trials have shown that CYDECTIN may be effective against strains of Haemonchus contortus resistant to benzimidazoles, ivermectin and doramectin.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use in animals that have any history of previous vaccination against footrot.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

None known

TARGET SPECIES

Sheep

DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

0.1ml/5 kg live bodyweight, equivalent to 0.2mg moxidectin/kg live bodyweight given subcutaneously in the neck using a needle of 18 gauge (1.2mm) diameter or less and 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) length.
When treating groups of animals, use only the CYDECTIN Automatic Injector and vented draw-off system. For the treatment of individual sheep a syringe not exceeding 2.5 ml and calibrated in increments of 0.1 ml should be used.
To ensure administration of a correct dose, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing device should be checked.
If animals are to be treated collectively rather than individually, they should be grouped according to their bodyweight and dosed accordingly, in order to avoid under or over dosing.
Syringes must be filled from the vial through a dry, sterile draw-off needle that has been placed in the vial stopper. Vial stoppers must not be broached more than 10 times.
For routine prevention of sheep scab, all sheep in the flock must be injected once.
The curative treatment of scab requires two injections 10 days apart.
The two injections must be given on different sides of the neck.
The first dose should be given at around 4-6 weeks of age to lambs to control worms, with a second dose 8 weeks later, if necessary.

ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION

None.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

UK only
Meat and offal: 70 days
Milk: Not for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes, including the dry period
Other countries
Meat and offal: 82 days
Milk: Not permitted for use in ewes producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes or in pregnant or dry ewes for 60 days before lambing.

SHELF LIFE

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 6 months (UK only)
Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 1 month (other countries)

SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Do not store above 25 °C.
Keep the container in the outer carton to protect from light.

SPECIAL WARNINGS

Care should be taken to avoid the following practices because they increase the risk of development of resistance and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy:

Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test). Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, an anthelmintic belonging to another pharmacological class and having a different mode of action should be used.
The use of this product should be based on local (regional, farm) epidemiological information about susceptibility of the nematodes and recommendations on how to limit further selection for resistance to anthelmintics.
A single injection will protect against scab for at least 28 days, but contact with infected sheep after this time may result in infestation. All bought-in or returning animals should be treated and isolated for at least 12 days.
Special precautions for use in animals
It is important to treat at the recommended dosage and to avoid under-dosing since this will result in spread of sheep scab.
Signs of sheep scab can be confused with chewing louse infestation, against which the product is not effective.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid self-injection.
In case of contact with skin and eyes wash affected area with clean water.
Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the product.
Wash hands after use.
Advice to medical practitioners: In cases of accidental self-injection treat any specific signs symptomatically.
Special precautions for disposal
DANGEROUS to fish and aquatic life. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or used containers. Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

OTHER INFORMATION

ATCvet Code QP 54 AB 02, moxidectin
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Nature of the primary container:
HDPE vial
Chlorinated butyl rubber stopper
Aluminium flip-off seal (50 ml)
Aluminium seal (200 ml and 500ml)
Packaging
Box containing 1 vial of 50ml size
Box containing 1 vial of 200ml size
Box containing 1 vial of 500ml size
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

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