Moxidectin is a second generation macrocyclic lactone of the milbemycin family.

For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited larvae of Ostertagia circumcincta, Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus axei) and lungworm of sheep.

Cydectin 0.1% Oral Drench for Sheep, at the recommended dosage level of 200 mcg moxidectin per kg bodyweight, provides effective control against the following parasites of sheep:

Haemonchus contortus (including inhibited larvae)

Ostertagia circumcincta (including inhibited larvae)

Trichostrongylus axei (including inhibited larvae)

Nematodirus filicollis (adults only)

Strongyloides papillosus (larval stages only)

Cooperia curticei (adults only)

Oesophagostomum venulosum (adults only)

Trichuris ovis (adults only)

Cydectin 0.1% Oral Drench for Sheep has a persistent effect in preventing reinfection by Ostertagia circumcincta and Haemonchus contortus for 5 weeks and Oesophagostomum columbianum for 4 weeks.

Clinical trials have shown that Cydectin 0.1% Oral Drench for Sheep is effective against certain benzimidazole resistant strains of Haemonchus contortus, Ostertagia circumcincta, Trichostrongylus colubriformis and Cooperia curticei.

Cydectin is a member of the avermectin/milbemycin 3-AV class of anthelmintics. Ask your local veterinary practitioner or animal health advisor for recommended parasite management practices for your area to reduce the risk of development of resistance.