For topical application. Pour-on.
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
If animals are to be treated collectively rather than individually they should be grouped according to their bodyweight and dosed accordingly, in order to avoid under- or over- dosing.
Dosage
1ml per 10kg body weight (based on a recommended dosage level of 500 micrograms per kg body weight).
Administration
The formulation should be applied along the mid-line of the back in a narrow strip between the withers and tailhead.
The 250 ml and 1.0 litre packs must be used with appropriate dosing equipment.
Instructions for using the dispensing chamber:
a) Take dip tube and insert end into base of measuring cap with slotted end going to the bottom of the container.
b) Remove shipping cap from container.
c) Screw measuring cap onto container.
d) Select the correct dose rate by rotating the adjuster cap in either direction to position the dose indicator to the appropriate dose.
e) Gently squeeze the bottle to fill to level (any excess will return to the bottle) and then tip and apply to animal along backline.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
No signs of toxicity appeared in trials up to 3 times the recommended dose rate.
Clinical symptoms of ivermectin toxicity include ataxia and depression.
No antidote has been identified. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment should be given.