Description
BOLUS FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION
Composition:
Each bolus contains:
2500mg Albendazole
Spectrum:
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic active against most nematodes and some cestodes.
Activity in cattle, goats and sheep against the following genera:
Gastro intestinal nematodes: Larval and adult stages of Haemonchus, Ostertagia, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Cooperia Bunostomum, adult stages of Oesophagostomum, Chabertia and Strongyloides.
Lung worms: Dictyocaulus spp.
Tape worms: Monezia expansa.
Trematodes: Fasciola hepatica (adult liver fluke).
Indications:
Infections with helminths susceptible to albendazole in sheep, goats and cattle.
Contra-indications:
Administration to ewes and cattle during early pregnancy (the first 45 days). Use in lactating animals whose milk is to be used for human consumption.
Side-effects:
No side-effects are reported when used at therapeutic doses.
Dosage and administration:
For oral administration: 1 bolus per 250 kgbodyweight.
The general dose is 7.5 mg albendazole per kg body weight. For control of adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica) a dosage of 10-15 mg/kg body weight is required.
Withdrawal time:
Meat: 12 days.
Storage:
Store closed in a cool and dry place.
Shelf life:
4 years.
Presentation:
Box of 50 boli (blistered).
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY
