Fluxacur NF
An antiparasitic remedy for the control of internal parasites in cattle, sheep and goats, for the control of nasal bot in sheep and goats and itchmite in sheep, as well as a liver fluke remedy against early immature and adult liver fluke and giant liver fluke in cattle, sheep and goats.
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
FLUXACUR NF
Reg. No. G3202 (Act 36/1947)
Namibia Reg. No. V03/18.1.8/679 NS0
INDICATIONS
Fluxacur NF is an antiparasitic remedy for the control of internal parasites in cattle, sheep and goats, for the control of nasal bot in sheep and goats and itch mite in sheep, as well as a liver fluke remedy against early immature and adult liver fluke and giant liver fluke in cattle, sheep and goats.
COMPOSITION
Contains: Abamectin 0,2 % m/v
Triclabendazole 10 % m/v
* Macrocyclic lactones + Benzimidazoles
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- Store in a cool and dry place below 25 ºC.
- Protect from exposure to direct sunlight.
CAUTION
WARNINGS
- Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter cattle for human consumption within 28 days of last treatment. Do not slaughter sheep and goats for human consumption within 21 days of last treatment.
- Do not treat lactating cows, sheep and goats producing milk for human consumption, during lactation or within 28 days before the commencement of lactation. Dairy cows may be treated during the dry period.
- Do not use in animals younger than 4 months.
- Immunise all sheep and goats against pulpy kidney before dosing with Fluxacur NF.
- Do not treat recovering, weak or stressed animals.
- In case of poisoning, seek medical advice immediately and show this package leaflet to the physician.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
- Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.
PRECAUTIONS
- Wash hands thoroughly after use.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.
- Do not store with food, drinks, medication or household products.
- Do not administer the product by injection or any other route that is not indicated.
- Dispose of any containers, disposable equipment and any other waste after use, in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) and do not reuse for any other purpose.
- Do not contaminate rivers, dams or any water sources with containers or waste.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
Shake well before use.
- Do not dilute or mix.
- Fluxacur NF is a ready-to-use suspension for oral administration.
- Fluxacur NF and Uni-Dose (G3078) can be dosed simultaneously, for the control of abamectin resistant wireworm infestations.
DOSAGE
The recommended dose rate is 200 µg abamectin and 10 mg triclabendazole per kg live body weight or 1 mℓ per 10 kg body weight.
Dosing table
| Body weight (kg) | Dose volume (mℓ) | Animals treated per | ||||||
| 100 mℓ | 200 mℓ | 250 mℓ | 500 mℓ | 1 ℓ | 2,5 ℓ | 5 ℓ | ||
| 10 | 1 | 100 | 200 | 250 | 500 | 1 000 | 2 500 | 5 000 |
| 20 | 2 | 50 | 100 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1 250 | 2 500 |
| 30 | 3 | 33 | 66 | 83 | 166 | 333 | 833 | 1 666 |
| 40 | 4 | 25 | 50 | 62 | 125 | 250 | 625 | 1 250 |
| 50 | 5 | 20 | 40 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 500 | 1 000 |
| 100 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| 200 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 50 | 125 | 250 |
| 300 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 33 | 83 | 166 |
| 400 | 40 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 62 | 125 |
| 500 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 |
EFFICACY
Cattle – Endoparasites
i) Gastrointestinal roundworms
| Worm species | Immature | Adult |
| Wireworm, including inhibited larval stages (Haemonchus placei) | • | • |
| Brown stomach worm (Ostertagia ostertagi) | • | • |
| Cattle bankrupt worm (Cooperia spp.) | • | • |
| Hookworm (Bunostomum phlebotomum) | • | • |
| Nodular worm (Oesophagostomum radiatum) | • | • |
| Eye worm (Thelazia rhodesii) | • | • |
| False Bruising (Parafilaria bovicola) | – | •• f |
• Controls (≥ 90 % effective)
•• Aids in control (60 to 89 % effective)
(f) An interval of 70 days must lapse after treatment, to allow lesions to heal.
- Liver fluke
| Worm species | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | Adult |
| Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) | • | • | • | • |
| 3 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | Adult | |
| Giant liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica) | •• | •• | • | • |
• Controls (≥ 90 % effective)
•• Aids in control (60 to 89 % effective)
Sheep & Goats – Endoparasites
- Gastrointestinal Roundworms
| Worm species | Immature | Adult |
| Wireworm, including inhibited larval stages (Haemonchus contortus) | • | • |
| Brown stomach worm, including inhibited larval stages (Teladorsagia circumcincta) | • | • |
| Bankrupt worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis) | • | • |
| Long-necked bankrupt worm (Nematodirus spathiger) | • | • |
| Hookworm (Gaigeria pachyscelis) | • | • |
| White bankrupt worm (Strongyloides papillosus) | • | • |
| Nodular worm (Oesophagostomum columbianum) | • | • |
| Large-mouthed bowel worm (Chabertia ovina) | • | • |
| Whipworm (Trichuris spp.) | – | • |
| Lungworm (Dictyocaulus filaria) | • | • |
• Controls (≥ 90 % effective)
- Liver fluke
| Worm Species | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | Adult |
| Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) | • | • | • | • |
| 3 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | Adult | |
| Giant liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica) | • | • | • | • |
• Controls (≥ 90 % effective)
- Nasal worm
Controls all stages – 1st, 2nd and 3rd instar larvae (Oestrus ovis)
Sheep – Ectoparasites
- Itch mites
Controls itch mites (Psorergates ovis)
PRESENTATION
100 mℓ, 200 mℓ, 250 mℓ, 500 mℓ, 1 ℓ as well as 2,5 ℓ and 5 ℓ polyethylene plastic containers.
Not all pack sizes may necessarily be marketed.
REGISTRATION HOLDER
Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
20 Spartan Road, Spartan
1619, RSA
Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300
E-mail: msdahza@msd.com
www.msd-animal-health.co.za
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT
13 September 2006