Fluxacur NF

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

• 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 immediately consult a doctor and make this information available to him/her.
• 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.
• Destroy empty containers as per local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose. Empty containers should not be burnt.
• Do not contaminate dams, rivers or streams.
• 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.

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 Act 36/1947) 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 mass or 1 mℓ per 10 kg body mass.

Dose rate table

Body mass  (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

Definition:           * 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.

1. 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)	**	**	*	*

Definition:           * Controls (≥ 90 % effective)

                                ** Aids in control (60 to 89 % effective)

Sheep & Goats – Endoparasites

1. 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)	*	*

Definition:           * Controls (≥ 90% effective)

1. 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)	*	*	*	*

Definition:           * Controls (≥ 90% effective)

1. Nasal worm

Controls all stages (1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd instar larvae)

(Oestrus ovis)

Sheep – Ectoparasites

1. 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