Albendazole Bolus Cattle and Sheep Deworming

Deworming Cattle and SheepAlbendazole tablet 300mg is a benzimidazole anthelmintic.

This mode of action is similar to other benzimidazole anthelmintics. Albendazole is an effective

anthelmintic; it is well absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and has little side-effects.

Peak plasma concentration can be reached in 2-4 hours after administration, and can

maintain for up to 15-24 hours. Albendazole is mainly excreted through urine, 28% of

administered dose would be excreted within 24 hours, and 47% in 9 days.

Albendazole Bolus Cattle and Sheep Deworming

Therapeutic indications: Albendazole has broad spectrum anthelmintic activity. It is indicated for gastro-intestinal

parasitic infections from roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, threadworms

and tapeworms.

Administration and Dosage For horses: 5-10mg/kg of body weight for oral dosing For cattle, sheep and goats: 10-15mg/kg of body weight for oral dosing Side-effects Normal therapeutic dose will not cause any major visible side-effects in cattle or other big animals;

small animals such as dogs when given the maximum dose may present anorexia. Cats may

present hypersomnia, depression and anorexia.

Precautions 1 Long-term continuous use can cause drug resistance and crossed drug resistance. 2 Do not use during pregnancy. Especially for the first 45 days of pregnancy.

Withdrawal period:

cattle 14 days, sheep and goats 4 days, 60 hours after weaning.

Storage:

keep in closed and sealed containers.

Shelf-life: three years

Specification: Albendazole 300mg, 600mg, 2500mg...