Introduction

Company name: Fort Dodge Animal Health

Address: Flanders Road

Hedge End

Southampton SO30 4QH

Telephone: 01489 781711

Fax: 01489 788306

Presentation

A translucent, yellowish, slightly viscous, sterile solution containing 10 grams moxidectin per litre.

Uses

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

For the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited larvae of Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, sucking lice, mange and warbles.

Aids in the control of biting lice.

Cydectin 1% Injectable Solution for Cattle, at the recommended dosage level of 200 mcg moxidectin per kg bodyweight, provides effective control against the following parasites of cattle:

Adult and immature gastro-intestinal nematodes

Haemonchus placei

Haemonchus contortus

Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae)

Trichostrongylus axei

Trichostrongylus colubriformis

Nematodirus helvetianus (adults only)

Nematodirus spathiger

Cooperia surnabada

Cooperia oncophora

Cooperia pectinata

Cooperia punctata

Oesophagostomum radiatum

Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults only)

Chabertia ovina (adults only)

Trichuris spp. (adults only)

Adult and immature respiratory tract nematode

Dictyocaulus viviparus

Warbles (migrating larvae)

Hypoderma bovis

Hypoderma lineatum

Lice

Linognathus vituli

Haematopinus eurysternus

Solenopotes capillatus

Aid in the control of Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis

Mange Mites

Sarcoptes scabiei

Psoroptes ovis

Aid in the control of Chorioptes bovis

Treatment with Cydectin 1% Injectable Solution for Cattle at the recommended rate prevents reinfection by Ostertagia ostertagi for 5 weeks and by Dictyocaulus viviparus for 6 weeks following a single subcutaneous injection.

Dosage and administration

Dosage

1 ml per 50 kg liveweight to give 0.2 mg moxidectin/kg liveweight.

Determine cattle weight to ensure correct dose rate is used. Do not overdose. Because of a particular susceptibility, it is not recommended to treat calves less than 8 weeks of age.

Administration

Inject subcutaneously (under the skin) in front of or behind the shoulder.

Sterile 16–18 Gauge (1.6–1.2 mm) needles of ½ inch (1.5 cm) length are recommended.

For 50 ml packs use a sterile draw-off needle to avoid excessive broaching of the stopper.

The use of multidose equipment with a vented draw-off assembly is recommended for 200 ml and 500 ml packaging.

Clinical trials have shown that after injection no signs of pain were apparent.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Animals must not be slaughtered within 65 days of the last treatment.

Not permitted for use in cattle producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes or within 60 days before parturition.

For animal treatment only.

Wash hands after use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.

Take care to avoid self-injection. If this occurs it is unlikely that any symptoms will be observed.

Advice to Medical Practitioners: in cases of accidental self-injection treat any specific signs symptomatically.

For subcutaneous use only.

Read entire package insert before use.

Not to be mixed with other products before administration.

Drowsiness, depression, lethargy, apathy and weakness can be observed after treatment.

To avoid possible incidence of secondary reactions by the death of Hypoderma larvae in the spine or oesophagus of animals, it is recommended to administer Cydectin 1% Injectable Solution for Cattle after the end of fly activity and before the larvae reach their resting sites.

The veterinary surgeon should give advice on the correct timing of treatment.

Do not use in horses.

Environmental safety

The product can be toxic for fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ponds or other surface waters with the product or used container. Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Protect from direct sunlight and store below 25°C.

Once opened use the product within 6 months.

Shelf life is 3 years from date of manufacture.

Legal category

POM-VPS

Packaging Quantities

50 ml, 200 ml and 500 ml containers.

Further information

The prolonged effect in preventing reinfection of Ostertagia spp for 5 weeks and of Dictyocaulus spp for 6 weeks provides the basis of Cydectin 1% Injectable Solution for Cattle in strategic parasite control programmes.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 01596/4297.