Description
Levamisole and oxyclozanide act against a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal worms and against lungworms. Levamisole causes an increase of the axial muscle tone followed by paralysis of worms. Oxyclozanide is a salicylanilide and acts against Trematodes, bloodsucking nematodes and larvae of Hypoderma and Oestrus spp.
Indications
Prophylaxis and treatment of gastrointestinal and lungworm infections in cattle, calves, sheep and goats like Trichostrongylus, Cooperia, Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Nematodirus, Chabertia, Bunostomum, Dictyocaulus and Fasciola (liverfluke) spp.
Contra indications
Administration to animals with an impaired hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of pyrantel, morantel or organo-phosphates.
Side effects
Overdosages can cause excitation, lachrymation, sweating, excessive salivation, coughing, hyperpnoea, vomiting, colic and spasms.
Dosage
For oral administration.
Cattle, calves:
5 ml per 10 kg body weight.
Sheep and goats:
1 ml per 2 kg body weight.
Shake well before use.
Withdrawal times
- For meat : 28 days.
- For milk : 4 days.
