Description

Nitroxynil Injection *4%
Description:
The main pharmacological action of the active ingredient in this solution, nitroxynil, is
fasciolicidal. The lethal action against fasciola hepatica has been demonstrated in vitro
and in vivo in laboratory animals, also in sheep and cattle. The mechanism of action is due
to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation. It is also active against triclabendazole
resistant F. hepatica.
Composition (per ml):
Nitroxynil?? *4%
Solvents ad?? 1ml
Indications:
This product is indicated for the treatment of fascioliasis (infestations of mature and immature fasciola hepatica) in cattle and sheep and haemonchus place, oesophagostomum radiatum and bunostomum phlebotomum in cattle.
Contra Indications:
- Don?t uses in animalswith know hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
- Don?t uses in animals producing milk for human consumption.
- Don?t exceed stated dose.
Side Effects:
Small swellings are occasionally observed at the injection site in cattle. These can be avoided by injecting the dose in two separate sites and massaging well to disperse the solution. No systemic ill effects are to be expected when animals (including pregnant cows and ewes) are treated at normal dosage.
Dosage & Administration:
For subcutaneous injection, Ensure the injection does not enter subcutaneous muscle. Wear impermeable gloves to avoid staining and irritation of the skin.
The standard dosage is *0mg nitroxynil per kg of bodyweight.
Sheep: Administer according to the following doses scale:
****0 kg: 0.5 ml
****0 kg: 0.*5 ml?
****0 kg: 1.0 ml
****5 kg: 1.5 ml
****5 kg: 2.0 ml
> *5 kg: 2.5 ml
In outbreaks of fascioliasis each sheep in the flock should be injected immediately when the presence of the disease is recognised, repeating treatment as necessary throughout the period when infestation is occurring, at intervals of not less than one month.
Cattle: 1.5 ml of Fluconix***0 per *0 kg of bodyweight.
Both infected and in-contact animals should be treated, treatment being repeated as considered necessary, though not more frequently than once per month. Dairy cows should be treated at drying off (at least *8 days before calving).
Note: Don?t use in animals producing milk for human consumption.
Withdrawal times:
For meat ofcattle: *0 days.
For meat of sheep: *9 days.
Packing:
Glass vials of *0 and **0 ml; according customer requirements
Storage:
Put in cool, dry and dark place, away from sunlight. Keep out the reach of children.