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 blue-coloured aqueous suspension for oral administration only.

Each ml of Endospec SC 10% contains 100mg Albendazole, 1.08mg Selenium (as sodium selenite) and 2.5mg 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.

Do not store above 25°C.

Unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with national requirements.

Legal category

POM-VPS

Packaging Quantities

1, 2.5, 5 and 10 litres 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 10% may therefore lead to an increased risk of selenium toxicity.

Marketing authorisation number

VM 12597/4016.