Albendazole 2.5%/10% oral solution

Albendazole 2.5% oral solution 

COMPOSITION:

Contains per ml:

Albendazole……………….. 25 mg

Solvents ad…………………….1 ml

DESCRIPTION:

Albendazole is a synthetic anthelmintic, which belongs to the group of benzimidazole-derivatives with activity against a broad range of worms and at a higher dosage level also against adult stages of liver fluke.

INDICATIONS:

Prophylaxis and treatment of worminfections in calves, cattle, goats and sheep like:

Gastrointestinal worms : Bunostomum, Cooperia, Chabertia, Haemonchus, Nematodirus,Oesophagostomum, Ostertagia, Strongyloides and Trichostrongylus spp.

Lung worms : Dictyocaulus viviparus and D. filaria.

Tapeworms : Monieza spp.

Liver-fluke : adult Fasciola hepatica.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

For oral administration:

Goats and sheep : 1 ml. per 5 kg. body weight.

Liver-fluke : 1 ml. per 3 kg. body weight.

Calves and cattle : 1 ml. per 3 kg. body weight.

Liver-fluke : 1 ml. per 2.5 kg. body weight.

Shake well before use.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Administration in the first 45 days of gestation.

Side effects:

Hypersensitivity reactions.

WITHDRAWAL TIMES:

- For meat : 12 days.

- For milk : 4 days.