Tramazole 10%

For the control of Roundworm, Lungworms, Tapeworms, Adult Liver Fluke and Fluke and Roundworm Eggs. Tramazole 10% is a broad spectrum multi-purpose anthelmintic containing Albendazole 10% and is used for the control of mature and developing immature forms of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, tapeworms and adult liver fluke in sheep and cattle. Tramazole 10% is also ovicidal against fluke and 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 Ostergia.

Lungworms: Dictyocaulusfilaria,

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 Strongyloidesspp. It is usually effective against inhibited larvae ofCooperia 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. One ml of Tramazole 10% contains 100mg Albendazole, 2mg Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E218), 0.2mg Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E216) and 0.018mg Green S (E142).

Withdrawal Period:

Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered during treatment. Cattle must not be slautered for human consumption until 14 days after the last treatment. Sheep must not be slaughtered for human consumption until 4 days after the 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.

Warnings:

Do not dose ewe at the 'fluke and worm' dose rate, (7.5mg/kg), during tupping or for one 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.