Introduction

Chanelle Vet UK Ltd

Address: CBX11 West Wing

382-390 Midsummer Boulevard

Milton Keynes, Bucks MK9 2RG

Telephone: 01908 843636

Fax: 01908 847401

Website: www.chanellevetuk.com

 

Company name: Chanelle Animal Health Limited

7 Rodney Street

Liverpool

L1 9HZ

Tel & Fax: 01568 750432

Website: www.chanellegroup.ie

Presentation

A clear, colourless, slightly viscous, sterile solution containing 1% w/v Ivermectin (10 mg/ml).

Uses

Animec Injection is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following harmful parasites of cattle and pigs:

Cattle

Gastro-intestinal roundworms (adult and fourth stage larvae)

Ostertagia spp (including inhibited O. ostertagi), Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Cooperia spp, Oesophagostomum radiatum, Nematodirus helvetianus (adult), N. spathiger (adult)

Lungworms (adult and fourth stage larvae)

Dictyocaulus viviparus.

Warbles (parasitic stages)

Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum.

Mange mites

Psoroptes bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis.

Sucking lice

Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus.

Pigs

Gastro-intestinal worms (adult and fourth stage larvae)

Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidus, Oesophagostomum spp, Strongyloides ransomi (adult and somatic larval stage)

Lungworms

Metastrongylus spp. (adult)

Lice

Haematopinus suis

Mange mites

Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis

The use of the product in cattle should take into account geographical differences in the occurrence patterns of parasites.

Dosage and administration

Each ml contains 10 mg of ivermectin sufficient to treat 50 kg bodyweight of cattle, and 33 kg bodyweight of pigs. Replace with a fresh sterile needle after every 10 to 12 animals. Massage the injection site after administration of the product. Injection of wet or dirty animals is not recommended.

Cattle

Animec Injection should be given only by subcutaneous injection at the recommended dosage level of 200 microgram ivermectin per kg bodyweight under the loose skin in front of, or behind, the shoulder in cattle. This is equivalent to 1 ml per 50 kg bodyweight. The volume administered per injection site should not exceed 10 ml.

Pigs

In pigs, the recommended dosage level is 300 microgram ivermectin per kg bodyweight. This is equivalent to 1 ml per 33 kg bodyweight. The recommended route of administration is by subcutaneous injection into the neck.

Young Pigs

In young pigs, especially those below 16 kg for which less than 0.5 ml Animec Injection is indicated, dosing accurately is important. The use of a syringe that can accurately deliver as little as 0.1 ml is recommended.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.

Do not administer by intravenous or intramuscular route.

Animec has been formulated specifically for use in cattle and pigs only. Dogs and cats may be adversely affected by the concentration of active substance in this product if they are allowed to ingest spilled product or have access to used containers.

Animec injection can be administered to beef cows at any stage of pregnancy or lactation provided that the milk is not intended for human consumption. It can be used in breeding sows and boars and will not affect fertility. Animec injection can be given to all ages of animals including young calves and piglets.

Withdrawal periods

Cattle

Must not be treated within 42 days of slaughter for human consumption. Do not use in cattle producing milk for human consumption or in dairy cows within 60 days prior to calving.

Pigs

Must not be treated within 28 days of slaughter for human consumption.

Operator warnings

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.

Environmental warnings

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO FISH AND AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches with the product or used container. Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

General Precautions

For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach of children.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Administer the product only subcutaneously because intramuscular administration causes persistent drug residues at the site of injection.

This product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. This product must not be mixed with other veterinary medicinal products. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use. Swab septum before removing each dose.

Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days.

Legal category

POM-VPS

Packaging Quantities

50 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml containers.

Further information

Ivermectin belongs to the avermectin (3-AV) class of anthelmintic endectocides.

Animec Injection is well tolerated and has a wide safety margin.

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.

Animec injection can be used concurrently without adverse effects with foot and mouth disease vaccine or clostridial vaccine, given at separate injection sites.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 11990/4023.