IMIDOCARB 120 INJ.
COMPOSITION:
Contains per ml:120 mg Imidocarb dipropionate
DESCRIPTION:
Imidocarb dipropionate is highly active against infections caused by adult and immature stages of Babesia in cattle, sheep, horses and dogs, against Anaplasma infections in cattle and against Ehrlichia canis infections in dogs. The prolonged action of Imidocarb dipropionate exerts a prophylactic effect against Babesia infections for up to 6 weeks.
INDICATIONS:
Imidocarb 120 Inj. is indicated for the treatment and prevention of Babesiosis in cattle, sheep, horses and dogs, for the treatment of Anaplasmosis in cattle and Ehrlichiosis in dogs.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Do not administer to extremely weak animals. Do not use in ewes in lactation if milk is intended for human consumption.
SIDE EFFECTS:
A painful, inflammatory reaction may be seen at the injection site, even during a few days. Increased salivation, nasal discharge and vomiting can be seen shortly after injection. Some dog and sheep breeds can show transient side effects.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS:
Do not combine with choline-esterase-inhibiting drugs, pesticides or other chemicals.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For intramuscular, intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
Cattle : Intravenous : 0.25 - 0.50 ml per 100 kg bodyweight.
Intramuscular : 0.50 - 1.00 ml per 100 kg bodyweight.
Horses : Intravenous : 4 ml per 100 kg bodyweight (inject slowly).
Intramuscular : 10 ml per 100 kg bodyweight.
Sheep : Intramuscular : 0.15 ml per 10 kg bodyweight.
Dogs : Intramuscular or subcutaneous : 0.50 - 1.00 ml per 10 kg bodyweight.
Intravenous : 0.2 - 0.5 ml per 10 kg bodyweight
Cats : Intramuscular or subcutaneous : 0.25 - 0.50 ml per 10 kg bodyweight.
The dosage for xylazine 20 in cats, in combination with ketamine as active ingredient, for the stated indications is:
0.5 - 1.0 mg xylazine 20 + 10 - 20 mg ketamine + 0.05 - 0.10 mg atropine per kg bodyweight. For dogs: 2 mg xylazine
20 + 6 - 10 mg ketamine + 10 - 20 mg atropine per kg bodyweight intramuscular or subcutaneously.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD:
Meat: 90 days
Milk: 7 days
STORAGE:
Store in a dry, dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C.
Keep medicine away from children.
PACKING:
50 ml multidose vial, packed in individual box (105 vials per box).