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CYDECTIN 10% w/v LA Solution for Injection for Cattle

Description

Cydectin 10% LA solution for injection for cattle contains by ml:

Active ingredient:
Moxidectin 100 mg
Excipients:
Benzyl alcohol 70 mg

Indications

In Cattle weighing from 100 to 500 kg body weight for treatment and prevention of mixed infestations by the following gastro-intestinal nematodes, respiratory nematodes and certain anthropod parasites.

The drug has a persistent action and protects cattle for a certain duration against infection or re-infection with the following parasites for the period indicated:

Species Protection period (days)
- Dictyocaulus viviparus 120
- Ostertagia ostertagi 120
- Haemonchus placei 90
- Oesophagostomum radiatum 150
- Trichostrongylus axei 90
- Linognathus vituli 133

The product is effective against Hypoderma larvae at the time of treatment but its persistent activity against Hypoderma has not been evaluated.
If the product is given before the end of the fly season complimentary treatment with a product effective against Hypoderma may be required.
Persistent efficacy periods have not been established for parasite species other than those included in the above list. Therefore, re-infection of animals on pasture contaminated by parasites other than these remains possible before the end of the 90 day minimum persistency period demonstrated for specific species.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes or within 80 days of expected parturition.
Do not use in cattle less than 100 kg bodyweight or greater than 500 kg.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Immediate or delayed swelling may be found at the injection site. On rare occasions (approx 1%), these swellings may further develop into abscesses. The frequency of injection site swellings tends to be higher in the heavier animals. The side effects generally disappear, without treatment, within 14 days of administration, some may persist for up to 5 weeks in a number of animals (<5%) and in very rare occasions longer.
On rare occasions, depression and ataxia can be observed after injection.

TARGET SPECIES

Cattle

DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

Dosage is 0.5 ml/50 kg bodyweight, equivalent to 1.0 mg moxidectin/kg bodyweight, given by a single subcutaneous injection in the ear using an 18 gauge, 25 – 40 mm hypodermic needle. The 50ml vial stoppers must not be broached more than 20 times. Use automatic syringe equipment for the 200 ml vial.
The injection should be given subcutaneously in the loose tissues on the dorsal surface of the ear, just distal to the distal edge of the auricular cartilage.
The dorsal (outer) surface of the ear should first be cleansed with antiseptic and allowed to briefly air dry. Palpate the edge of the auricular cartilage closest to the head, on the dorsal (hairy) surface of the ear.
From this landmark, taking care to avoid blood vessels (artery, vein), the needle should be inserted subcutaneously starting at a point approximately 3 to 3.5 cm distal to this edge (away from the head), and directed towards the base of the ear, and the needle advanced to the hub.
At this point, gently aspirate the syringe to confirm that the needle is not in a blood vessel.
Upon injection, the resulting depot should reside just distal to the edge of the auricular cartilage.
Following administration, the needle is withdrawn from the skin as pressure is applied for several seconds with the thumb at the point of insertion.
Due to the long lasting protection against Dictyocaulus viviparus and the stomach worms, Ostertagia ostertagi and Haemonchus placei, a single treatment with the formulation at turn-out helps control parasitic bronchitis (lungworm) and parasitic gastro-enteritis throughout the grazing season by reducing the build-up of infective larvae on pasture associated with these parasites. For best results the injection should be given to each calf of target weight to be grazed together immediately prior to being turned out to pasture. Animals should be set stocked throughout the grazing season or moved to a pasture which has not been grazed by other cattle earlier in the season.

ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION

In order to prevent abscesses, a strict aseptic technique is recommended.
CYDECTIN 10% LA for Cattle has been formulated specifically for subcutaneous injection in dorsal surface of the ear of cattle and must not be given by any other route of administration or to any other species.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat and offal: 108 days.
Milk: Not permitted for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes or within 80 days of expected parturition.
The withdrawal period is based solely on a single injection at the ear site of injection.

SHELF LIFE

Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years
Following the first withdrawal, use within 28 days.

SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

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

SPECIAL WARNINGS

Special precautions for use in animals
To avoid possible secondary reactions by the death of Hypoderma larvae in the spine or the oesophagus of animals, it is recommended to administer a product effective against Hypoderma larvae after the end of fly activity and before the larvae reach their resting sites. Consult your veterinary surgeon on the correct timing of this treatment.
Immunity to nematodes depends on adequate exposure to infection. Although not normally the case, circumstances could occur in which anthelmintic control measures might increase the vulnerability of cattle to re-infection. Animals may be at risk towards the end of their first grazing season, particularly if the season is long, or in the following year if they move onto heavily contaminated pasture. In such instances, further control measures may be necessary. Not to be mixed with other Veterinary Medicinal Products before administration.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal 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.
Extremely dangerous for fish and aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or empty container. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

OTHER INFORMATION

ATCvet Code QP54AB02
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Primary container:
HDPE vials of 50 ml and 200 ml with rubble stoppers.
Aluminium flip-off seal (50 ml) and aluminium seal (200 ml)
Packaging
Box containing 1 vial of 50ml size
Box containing 1 vial of 200ml size

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