Albex 2.5%
Product Code: 30.ALBS1
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Product Information
Albex 2.5% is a broad spectrum multi-purpose anthelmintic for the control of mature and developing immature forms of gastro-intestinal roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke in sheep and cattle.The product is also ovicidal against fluke and roundworm eggs. The selenium and cobalt in this product are trace elements of use as nutritional supplements.
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.
Each ml of Albex 2.5% contains 25 mg albendazole.
Dosage and Administration:
For oral administration only. To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing device should be checked. 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 Albex 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 ml Albex 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 ml Albex 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 Albex 2.5% per 50 kg bodyweight.
Contra-indications, Warnings & Precautions:
- Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
- Cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 14 days from the last treatment.
- Sheep may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 4 days from the last treatment.
- Milk 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 and worm dose' (7.5mg/kg) during tupping for 1 month after removing the rams. Care must be taken not to damage the pharyngeal region,. particularly in sheep, when dosing.
- Assess the bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating the dosage.
- Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce the risk, dosing programmes should be discussed with your veterinary surgeon.
Further information:
The use of Albex 2.5% Oral Suspension 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 treatment.
Animal: | Cattle, Sheep |
Application Method: | Drench |
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