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TRAMAZOLE 2.5%
Presentation: A 2.5% suspension of Albendazole
Each ml contains 25 mg Albendazole.
Recommended Use:
 
 





Tramazole 2.5% 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
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 2.0 ml Tramazole 2.5% per 10 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 3.0 ml Tramazole 2.5% per 10 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 15.0 ml Tramazole 2.5% per 50 kg bodyweight. For the additional treatment of adult liver fluke (chronic fascioliasis) in cattle, 10 mg Albendazole per kg bodyweight which is equivalent to 20 ml Tramazole 2.5% per 50 kg bodyweight.
Dosage Guide:
CATTLE
Bodyweight Worm Dose 
(7.5 mg/kg) 		Fluke & Worm 
(10 mg/kg)
50 kg 15 ml 20 ml
100 kg 30 ml 40 ml
150 kg 45 ml 60 ml
200 kg 60 ml 80 ml
250 kg 75 ml 100 ml
300 kg 90 ml 120 ml
350 kg 105 ml 140 ml
400 kg 120 ml 160 ml
SHEEP
Bodyweight Worm Dose 
(5 mg/kg) 		Fluke & Worm 
(7.5 mg/kg)
Up to 10 kg 2ml 3 ml
11 - 20 kg 4 ml 6 ml
21 - 30 kg 6 ml 9 ml
31 - 40 kg 8 ml 12 ml
41 - 50 kg 10 ml 15 ml
51 - 60 kg 12 ml 18 ml
61 - 70 kg 14 ml 21 ml
71 - 80 kg 16 ml 24 ml

Cattle over 400 kg - give a further 15 or 20 ml for each additional 50 kg bodyweight.
Sheep over 80 kg - give a further 2 or 3 ml for each additional 10 kg bodyweight.
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.
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.
Pharmaceutical 
Precautions:		 Shake container before use.
Wash hands after use.
Store in a cool place below, 25 ºC.
Keep out of reach of children.
Protect from freezing and light.
For animal treatment only.
Further Information: The use of Tramazole 2.5% in breeding bulls or pregnant cattle is not expected to interfere with their reproductive performance. Cattle suffering from severe lung damage due to heavy lungworm infestation may continue to cough for some weeks after infection.
Packing: 1, 2.5 and 5 litre plastic containers.

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