Description

Albendazole is a synthetic anthelmintic which belongs to the group of benzimidazole-derivatives with activity against a broad range of worms and at a higher dosage level also against adult stages of liver fluke.

Indications

Prophylaxis and treatment of worminfections in calves, cattle, goats and sheep like:

Gastrointestinal worms : Bunostomum, Cooperia, Chabertia, Haemonchus, Nematodirus, Oesophagostomum, Ostertagia, Strongyloides and Trichostrongylus spp.

Lung worms : Dictyocaulus viviparus and D. filaria.

Tapeworms : Monieza spp.

Liver-fluke : adult Fasciola hepatica.

Contra indications

Administration in the first 45 days of gestation.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For oral administration:

Goats and sheep : 1 ml per 20 kg body weight.

Liver-fluke : 1 ml per 12 kg body weight.

Calves and cattle : 1 ml per 12 kg body weight.

Liver-fluke : 1 ml per 10 kg body weight.

Shake well before use.

Withdrawal times

- For meat : 12 days.

- For milk : 4 days.

Packaging

Bottle of 100 ml and jerrycan of 500 and 1000 ml