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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
RESIDUE WARNING: Do not treat reindeer or American bison within 8 weeks (56 days) of slaughter.
WARNING
Not for use in humans.
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse effects, obtain a MSDS or for assistance, contact Sparhawk Laboratories, Inc. at 1-800-255-6368.
RESIDUE WARNING: Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a withdrawal time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle of breeding age.
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
Do not treat swine within 18 days of slaughter.
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Uses
Cattle: ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following harmful species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, grubs, sucking lice and mange mites in cattle:
Gastrointestinal Roundworms
(adults and fourth-stage larvae):
Ostertagia ostertagi
(Including inhibited
O. ostertagi)
O. lyrata
Haemonchus placei
Trichostrongylus axei
T. colubriformis
Cooperia oncophora
C. punctata
C. pectinata
Oesophagostomum radiatum
Bunostomum phlebotomum
Nematodirus helvetianus
(adults only)
N. spathiger (adults only)
Lungworms
(adults and fourth-stage larvae):
Dictyocaulus viviparus
Cattle Grubs(parasitic stages):
Hypoderma bovis
H. lineatum
Sucking Lice:
Linognathus vituli
Haematopinus eurysternus
Solenopotes capillatus
Mites (scabies):
Psoroptes ovis
(syn.
P. communis var.
bovis)
Sarcoptes scabiei var.
bovis
ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Dictyocaulus viviparus and Oesophagostomum radiatum for 28 days after treatment; Ostertagia ostertagi, Trichostrongylus axei and Cooperia punctata for 21 days after treatment; Haemonchus placei and Cooperia oncophora for 14 days after treatment.
Swine: ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following harmful species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice and mange mites in swine:
Gastrointestinal roundwormsLarge roundworm, Ascaris suum
(adults and fourth-stage larvae)
Red stomach worm, Hyostrongylus rubidus
(adults and fourth-stage larvae)
Nodular worm, Oesophagostomum spp.
(adults and fourth-stage larvae)
Threadworm, Strongyloides ransomi (adults)
Somatic Roundworm Larvae:
Threadworm, Strongyloides ransomi (somatic larvae)
Sows must be treated at least seven days before farrowing to prevent infection in piglets.
Lungworm:
Metastrongylus spp. (adults)
Lice:
Haematopinus suis
Mange Mites:
Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis
ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection has been proved to effectively control infections and to protect cattle from reinfection with Dictyocaulus viviparus and Oesophagostomum radiatum for 28 days after treatment; Ostertagia ostertagi, Trichostrongylus axei and Cooperia punctata for 21 days after treatment; Haemonchus placei and Cooperia oncophora for 14 days after treatment.
Swine: ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following harmful species of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice and mange mites in swine:
Gastrointestinal roundwormsLarge roundworm, Ascaris suum
(adults and fourth-stage larvae)
Red stomach worm, Hyostrongylus rubidus
(adults and fourth-stage larvae)
Nodular worm, Oesophagostomum spp.
(adults and fourth-stage larvae)
Threadworm, Strongyloides ransomi (adults)
Somatic Roundworm Larvae:
Threadworm, Strongyloides ransomi (somatic larvae)
Sows must be treated at least seven days before farrowing to prevent infection in piglets.
Lungworm:
Metastrongylus spp. (adults)
Lice:
Haematopinus suis
Mange Mites:
Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis
History
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Other Information
for Cattle and Swine
1% Sterile Solution
A Parasiticide for the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle and Swine
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
Introduction
Ivermectin is an injectable parasiticide for cattle and swine. One low-volume dose effectively treats and controls the following internal and external parasites that may impair the health of cattle and swine: gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited
Ostertagia ostertagi in cattle), lungworms, grubs, sucking lice, and mange mites of cattle; and gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice, and mange mites in swine.
Product Description
Ivermectin is derived from the avermectins, a family of potent, broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents isolated from fermentation of
Streptomyces avermitilis.
ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection is a clear, ready-to-use, sterile solution containing 1% ivermectin, 40% glycerol formal, and propylene glycol, q.s. ad 100%. ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection is formulated to deliver the recommended dose level of 200 mcg ivermectin/kilogram of body weight in cattle when given subcutaneously at the rate of 1 mL/110 lb (50 kg). In Swine, ProMectin (ivermectin) Injection is formulated to deliver the recommended dose level of 300 mcg ivermectin/kilogram body weight when given subcutaneously in the neck at the rate of 1 mL/75 lbs (33 kg).
Sources
Promectin Manufacturers
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Vedco, Inc.
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Promectin | Vedco, Inc.
Cattle: IVERMECTIN should be given only by subcutaneous injection under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder at the recommended dose level of 200 mcg ivermectin per kilogram of body weight. Each mL of IVERMECTIN contains 10 mg of ivermectin, sufficient to treat 110 lb (50 kg) of body weight (maximum 10 mL per injection site.).
Swine: IVERMECTIN should be given only by subcutaneous injection in the neck of swine at the recommended dose level of 300 mcg ivermectin per kilogram (2.2 lb) of body weight. Each mL of IVERMECTIN contains 10 mg of ivermectin, sufficient to treat 75 lb of body weight.
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