| TRAMAZOLE 10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Presentation: | A 10% suspension of
Albendazole Each ml contains 100 mg Albendazole. |
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| Recommended Use:
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Tramazole 10% is a
broad spectrum multi-purpose anthelmintic for control of
mature and developing immature forms of gastrointestinal
roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke in
sheep and cattle. The product is also ovicidal against
fluke and roundworm eggs. 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. 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 |
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| Dosage and Administration: |
For oral administration only using
properly calibrated dosing equipment. Estimate bodyweight
accurately. Sheep: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and fluke and roundworm eggs, 5 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight which is equivalent to 1.0 ml Tramazole 10% per 20 kg bodyweight. For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in sheep, 7.5 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight which is equivalent to 1.5 ml Tramazole 10% per 20 kg bodyweight. Cattle: For the control of roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and fluke and roundworm eggs, 7.5 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight which is equivalent to 7.5 ml Tramazole 10% per 100 kg bodyweight. For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in cattle, 10 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight which is equivalent to 10 ml Tramazole 10% per 100 kg bodyweight. |
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| Contra-Indications and Warnings: |
Animals intended for human
consumption must not be slaughtered during treatment.
Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption until 14 days after last treatment. Sheep must not be slaughtered for human consumption until 4 days after last treatment. Milk intended for human consumption may be taken from cows only after 60 hours from the last treatment. Do not use in sheep producing milk for human consumption. Do not dose ewes at the 'fluke & worm" dose rate, (7.5 mg/kg), during tupping or for 1 month after removing the rams. Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region when dosing, particularly in sheep. Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage. Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk dosing programmes should be discussed with your veterinary surgeon. |
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| Environmental Precautions: |
Do not contaminate ponds,
waterways or ditches with the product or used containers.
Dispose of used containers safely. Direct contact with the skin should be kept to minimum. Wear suitable protective clothing, including impermeable rubber gloves. |
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| Pharmaceutical
Precautions: |
Shake container before use.
Wash hands after use. Store in a cool place below, 25 ºC. Protect from freezing and light. For animal treatment only. |
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| Packing: | 1, 2.5 and 5 litre plastic containers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
