Ivermectin belongs to the avermectin (3-AV) class of anthelmintic endectocides. Alstomec Injection is well tolerated and has a wide safety margin. Alstomec injection can be used concurrently without adverse effects with foot and mouth disease vaccine or clostridial vaccine, given at separate injection sites.

Cattle: Transitory discomfort has been observed in some cattle following subcutaneous administration. A low incidence of soft tissue swelling at the injection site has been observed. These reactions have disappeared without treatment.

Pigs: Mild and transient pain reactions may be seen in some pigs following subcutaneous injection. All these reactions disappeared without treatment.

Precautions to be taken by the person administering the product to animals: Do not smoke or eat while handling the product. Wash hands after use. Take care to avoid self administration: the product may cause local irritation and/or pain at the site of injection. In case of accidental self-injection or ingestion seek medical advice taking bottle and package leaflet to the physician.