ALBENDAZOLE 150MG

PROPERTIES

Albendazole is one of the broadest spectrum anthelminthic. It is equally effective against Nematodes(both adult and larval forms),Cestodes(both heads and segments) and Trematodes(mature flukes only).It is al so ovicidal and reduces environment contamination.

INDICATIONS

Cattle,sheep,goats

Albendazole bolus 150 is effective of prevention and treatment against:

-Gastro-intestinal worms: Haemonchus,Ostertagia,Trichostrongylus,Strongloides,Bunostomum,

Cooperia,Nematodirus,Chabertia,Oesophagostomum,Toxocara.

-Lungworms:Dictyocaulus,Muellerius,Protostrongylus,Neosrongylus,Cystocaulus.

-Tapeworms: Moniezia spp.

-Mature flukes:Fasciola spp,Dicrocoelium

Lanceolatum.

ADMINSTRATION AND DOSAGE

ORAL ROUTE

CATTLE:

-General dosage:1 bolus per 20kg body weight(7.5mg albendazole per kg body weight).

-For the treatment of mature fluke infection and Ostertagiasis type:the dose must be one bolus per 15kg body weight (10mg albendazole per kg body weight).

-Sheep and goats:

-General dosage is a quarter of tablet for 7kg body weight (5mg albendazole /kg body weight)

PRECAUTIONS

-Albendazole is generally not recommended during the first third of pregnancy.

-Keep out of reach of children and uninformed persons.

-pregnant women should not come in contact with the drug.

STORAGE

Keep the product in a dry place protected from light.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat: 7days

Milk:2 days(4 milkings)

PRESENTION

50bolus/jar/box