Doramectin Injection 1%

Composition:
Each ml contains:
Doramectin          10mg
Excipient            q.s. 1ml

Indications
Doramectin injection is indicated for the treatment and control of the following endo- and ectoparasites in cattle: roundworms (adults and some fourth stage larvae)-Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae), O. lyrata, Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, T. colubriformis, T. longispicularis, Cooperia oncophora, C. pectinata, C. punctata, C. surnabada (syn. mcmasteri), Bunostomum phlebotomum, Strongyloides papillosus, Oesophagostomum radiatum, Trichuris spp.,; lungworms (adults and fourth stage larvae)-Dictyocaulus viviparus; eyeworms (adults)-Thelazia spp.; grubs (parasitic stages)-Hypoderma bovis, H. lineatum ; lice-Haematopinus eurysternus, Linognathus vituli, Solenopotes capillatus; and mange mites-Psoroptes bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei.

Dosage and Administration:
This is a clear, sterile solution. In common with other non-aqueous formulations the product contains no antimicrobial preservative. Dry, sterile equipment and aseptic procedures should therefore be used when administering this product to animals. Swab the septum before removing the dose. When the temperature of the formulation is below 5°C, syringeability may be improved by gently warming the injecting equipment and product.
When treating individual animals 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 20 times.
For cattle:
Administer this solution at a dosage of 200 mcg doramectin per kilogram of bodyweight by the subcutaneous route. Each ml contains 10 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 50 kg of bodyweight. Each injection should be made into the neck region using a dry sterile 16 to 18 gauge needle, 15 mm in length.
For sheep:
For the treatment and control of Psoroptes ovis (sheep scab mite) and Nematodirus battus, a dosage of 300 mcg/kg bodyweight should be used by the intramuscular route. Each ml contains 10 mg of doramectin, 1.0 ml is sufficient to treat 33 kg of bodyweight
In adult sheep each intramuscular injection should be made using a dry sterile 16 to 18 gauge needle, 25 mm in length. (For the treatment of individual sheep a disposable 2 ml syringe calibrated in increments of 0.1 ml should be used).
In young lambs of less than 16 kg bodyweight seek veterinary advice regarding the use of appropriate sized needles and of 1 ml disposable syringes graduated in increments of 0.1 ml or less. Suggested dose rates at 1 ml/33 kg bodyweight (300 mcg/kg) in young lambs.
For pigs:A single treatment of 0.3 ml (3 mg doramectin) per 10 kg bodyweight (1ml per 33 kg), equivalent to 300 μg/kg bodyweight, administered by intramuscular injection.

Withdrawal time:Meat and offal: 56 days.
Shelf life: 3 years
Storage:
Protect from light and store in a cool dry place and below 30ºC.