VETKOXAN ORAL

   (Levamisole - Oxyclozanide)

 

COMPOSITION

Contains per ml:

Levamisole HCl                   30 mg

Oxyclozanide                       60 mg

 

DESCRIPTION

VETKOXAN ORAL is a combination of levamisole and oxyclozanide and is a broad spectrum anthelmintic as well as a fasciolicide active against most mature and immature stages of roundworms, lungworms nematodes, flukes (platyhelminths) and Fasciola spp in cattle, sheep and goats. Levamisole acts against both adult and larval stages of gastro-intestinal worms and lungworms. It causes paralysis of the worms and acts rapidly. Oxyclozanide is active against the adult liver fluke by affecting the energy metabolism of the worm.

 

INDICATIONS

VETKOXAN ORAL is effective in the treatment of endoparasitic infections in cattle, calves, sheep and goats caused by parasites susceptible to levamisole or oxyclozanide like Bunostomum spp., Chabertia spp., Cooperia spp., Dictyocaulus spp. (lungworm), Fasciola spp., Haemonchus spp., Nematodirus spp., Oesophagostomum spp., Trichostrongylus and Ostertagia spp. (both immature and adult Ostertagia but not inhibited larvae in cattle. In sheep it is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Ostertagia, Haemonchus and Trichostrongylus axei).

 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to levamisole or oxyclozanide. Do not use in animals in lactation if milk is intended for human consumption. Do not administer to animals with an impaired liver function.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

At the recommended dose levamisole rarely cause side effects. At higher doses transient symptoms may appear, these include head shaking, salivation, sweating, coughing, hyperpnea, vomiting, colic spasms and slight muscle tremors. These are more likely to occur in cattle than in sheep. Oxyclozanide can cause slight softening of the feces in cattle with sometimes increased frequency of defecation and transient inappetence.

 

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS

Do not administer together with pyrantel, morantel or organo-phosphates.

 

PRECAUTION

Avoid skin contact. If skin contact occurs, wash immediately with soap and water. If eye contact occurs, flush eyes immediately with water and seek medical attention. Wash hands after use.

 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For oral administration via drinking water. Shake well before use.

Cattle, calves, sheep, goats                : 1 ml per 4 kg bodyweight.

Administration with a drenching gun is recommended. After administration, the animals should be moved to a clean pasture to prevent re-infection. When this is not done, a second treatment is advisable after 10-14 days.

Dose accurately to prevent development of resistance caused by under dosing. In case of increased or lowered water intake adjust the medication concentrations accordingly. Repeat treatment only on advice of your veterinarian.

Mixed with drinking water use the product within 24 hours.

 

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat:  28 days

 

STORAGE

Store in a dry and dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C.

Store in closed packing.

Keep away from children.

 

PACKING

Bottle of 100 ml (144 bottles per box).

Bottle of 1,000 ml (12 bottle per box).

Can of 5,000 ml (2 cans per box).