Introduction
Company name: Bimeda
Address: A division of Cross Vetpharm Group UK Limited
Bryn Cefni Industrial Park,
Llangefni,
Anglesey LL77 7XA.
Telephone: 0800 526769
Fax: 01248 725416
Email: sales@bimeda.co.uk
Endospec 2.5% SC
Introduction
Company name: Bimeda
Address: A division of Cross Vetpharm Group UK Limited
Bryn Cefni Industrial Park,
Llangefni,
Anglesey LL77 7XA.
Telephone: 0800 526769
Fax: 01248 725416
Email: sales@bimeda.co.uk
Presentation
A pale green-coloured aqueous suspension for oral administration only.
Each ml of Endospec SC 2.5% contains 25mg Albendazole, 0.27mg Selenium (as sodium selenite) and 0.624mg Cobalt (as cobalt sulphate).
Uses
Cattle and sheep: For the control of mature and developing immature forms of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke. The product is also ovicidal against fluke and roundworm eggs.
In cattle it is active against the following species:
Roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Bunostomum, Cooperia and Strongyloides spp. It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Cooperia and Ostertagia.
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparus.
Tapeworms: Moniezia spp.
Adult liver fluke: Fasciola hepatica.
In sheep it is active against benzimidazole-susceptible strains of the following species:
Roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus (including N. battus), Chabertia and Oesophagostomum.
It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Ostertagia.
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria.
Tapeworms: Moniezia spp.
Adult liver fluke: Fasciola hepatica.
The product is ovicidal and will kill fluke and roundworm eggs, thus reducing pasture contamination.
The selenium and cobalt in these products are trace elements of use as nutritional supplements.
Dosage and administration
For oral administration only using properly calibrated dosing equipment. Estimate bodyweight accurately before deciding the correct dosage.
Shake the container before use.
Cattle
Worm dose: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and fluke and roundworm eggs.
Dosage: 7.5 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Fluke and worm dose: For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in cattle.
Dosage: 10 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Sheep
Worm dose: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms, fluke and roundworm eggs.
Dosage: 5 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Fluke and worm dose: For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in sheep.
Dosage: 7.5 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight.
Administration with a suitable drenching gun is recommended.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
For animal treatment only.
Not to be used in animals known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredient.
Not to be diluted or mixed with other products. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with a veterinary surgeon.
Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region when dosing, particularly in sheep.
The use of the product in breeding bulls or pregnant cattle is not expected to interfere with their reproductive performance.
Do not dose ewes at the `fluke and worm' dose rate (7.5 mg/kg), during tupping or for 1 month after removing the rams. Can be safely used during lactation.
Cattle suffering from severe lung damage due to heavy lungworm infestation may continue to cough for some weeks after treatment.
Not for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption.
Do not administer other cobalt and selenium supplements concurrently with this product unless specifically advised by your veterinary surgeon.
This product should only be used in areas where deficiencies of cobalt and selenium are likely to occur. If in doubt seek the advice of a veterinary surgeon.
Operator Warnings
Direct contact with the skin should be kept to a minimum.
Wear suitable protective clothing including impermeable rubber gloves.
Wash hands after use.
Withdrawal Periods
Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered during treatment. Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption until 14 days after the last treatment. Sheep must not be slaughtered for human consumption until 4 days after the last treatment. Milk intended for human consumption may be taken from cows only after 60 hours from the last treatment.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Keep out of reach and sight of children
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or used containers. Unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with national requirements.
Do not store above 25°C.
Legal category
POM-VPS
Packaging Quantities
2.5, 5 and 10 litre HDPE containers with expanded polyethylene liners.
Further information
Albendazole belongs to the benzimidazole (1-BZ) class of anthelmintics.
Selenium and cobalt are included in these products as nutritional supplements and are not intended to be used therapeutically. Administration of ionophores to lambs has been shown to enhance bioavailability. Concurrent administration of ionophores and Endospec SC 2.5% may therefore lead to an increased risk of selenium toxicity.
Marketing authorisation number
VM 12597/4015.