Specification:

300 mg/bolus; 600 mg/bolus; 2500 mg/bolus

 

Composition:

300 mg/bolus

Each Bolus Contains:

Albendazole: 300 mg

Carrier ad: 4 g

 

600 mg/bolus

Each Bolus Contains:

Albendazole: 600 mg

Carrier ad: 5g or 18g

 

2500 mg/bolus

Each Bolus Contains:

Albendazole: 2500 mg

Carrier ad: 18g

 

Description:

Albendazole is a synthetic anthelmintic which belongs to the group of benzimidazole-derivatives with activity against a broad range of worms and at a higher dosage level. it is also against adult stages of liver fluke.

 

Indication:

Prophylaxis and treatment of worm infections in calves and cattle like:

Gastrointestinal worms:  Bunostomum, Cooperia, Chabertia, Haemonchus,

Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Ostertagia, and Trichostrongylus spp.           

Lung worms: Dictyocaulus viviparus and Filaria.

Tapeworms: Monieza spp.

Liver-fluke: Adult Fasciola hepatica.

 

Contradictions:

Administration in the first 45 days of gestation

 

Side Effects:

Hypersensitivity reactions

 

Dosage and Administration:

For oral administration

 

300 mg/bolus

Calves and cattle: 1 bolus per 60 kg of body weight

For liver-fluke: 1 bolus per 35 kg of body weight

Sheep and goats: 1 bolus per 35 kg of body weight

For liver-fluke: 1 bolus per 30 kg of body weight

 

600mg/bolus

Calves and cattle: 1 bolus per 120 kg of body weight

For liver-fluke: 1 bolus per 70 kg of body weight

Sheep and goats: 1 bolus per 70 kg of body weight

For liver-fluke: 1 bolus per 60 kg of body weight

 

2500mg/bolus

Calves and cattle: 1 bolus per 300 kg of body weight

For liver-fluke: 1 bolus per 250 kg of body weight

 

Withdrawal Period:

For meat: 12 days

For milk: 4 days