Closamectin Injection for Cattle

Norbrook Closamectin Fluke & Worm Solution Injection for Cattle.

For the treatment of mixed trematode (fluke) and nematode or arthropod infestations due to gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, warbles, mites and lice of cattle. Closamectin Injection may also be used as an aid in the control of the biting louse Damalinia bovis and the mange mite Chorioptes bovis, but complete elimination may not occur. Closamectin Injection is a ready-to-use solution, containing 0.5%w/v ivermectin and 12.5%w/v closantel. Closamectin Injection should be administered at a dosage rate of 2ml per 50 kg bodyweight. It should be injected subcutaneously in the middle portion of the neck using the aseptic technique. A maximum volume of 10ml should be administered at any one site with any residual volume administered at another site in the neck. The first dose should be injected in the right neck with any residual volumes injected into separate sites on the left and right neck. Use of a draw-off needle is recommended to avoid excess broaching of the stopper. Over 300 kg bodyweight give 1 ml per 25 kg bodyweight. Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle must not be treated within 35 days of slaughter for human consumption. Do not use in cattle producing milk for human consumption. Do not use in non-lactating dairy cows including pregnant heifers within 60 days of calving. Do not use any closantel-containing products during the 35 day withdrawal period. If an ivermectin-only product is used during this period, the withdrawal periods for all products must be observed. For Animal Treatment Only.