Nem-A-Rid® 3,75%

Roundworm and liver fluke remedy for cattle, sheep and goats as well as a nasal worm remedy for sheep and goats.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

NEM-A-RID® 3,75 %                                                                                                      

Reg. No. G3548 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg No. V05/18.1.8/789 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

Roundworm and liver fluke remedy for cattle, sheep and goats as well as a nasal worm remedy for sheep and goats.

Targets: wireworm, brown stomach worm, bankrupt worm, cattle bankrupt worm, long-necked bankrupt worm, large-mouthed bowel worm, hookworm, nodular worm, lungworm, liver fluke, giant liver fluke.

COMPOSITION

Contains: Levamisole Hydrochloride 3,75 % m/v

                    Rafoxanide 3,75 % m/v

* Imidazothiazole + Salicylanilide

CAUTION

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place.

WARNINGS

  • Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 28 days of dosing.
  • Do not dose lactating animals whose milk or milk products are intended for human consumption.
  • No worm remedy, not even Nem-A-Rid® 3,75% should be dosed to sheep and goats that have not been immunised against pulpy kidney (enterotoxemia).
  • Care must be taken in calculating the correct dosage rate as overdose may lead to toxicity.
  • Always ensure that all drenching procedures are carefully carried out. Care should be exercised in the dosing and handling of animals.
  • Do not treat animals under the age of 6 weeks.
  • Do not treat animals more frequently than every 3 weeks.
  • In case of poisoning call a doctor and make this label available to them.
  • Dispose of any empty containers according to local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Shake well before use.

DOSAGE

Sheep and goats:         2 mℓ/10 kg live mass

Cattle:                              10 mℓ/50 kg live mass

Example:

CATTLE, SHEEP AND GOATS

Live MassDoseNumber of doses per pack
200 mℓ1 ℓ5 ℓ10 ℓ
10 kg2 mℓ1005002 5005 000
20 kg4 mℓ502501 2502 500
30 kg6 mℓ331668331 666
40 kg8 mℓ251256251 250
50 kg10 mℓ201005001 000
100 kg20 mℓ1050250500

EFFICACY

Worm SpeciesSheep and GoatsCattle
ImmatureAdultImmatureAdult
Wireworm****
Brown stomach worm*** *
Bankrupt worm**  
Cattle bankrupt worm  **
Long-necked bankrupt worm**  
Large-mouthed bowel worm**  
Hookworm** *
Nodular worm*****
Lungworm****  
Liver fluke6 weeks *** *
Giant liver fluke8 weeks ** *

* Controls (> 90 % effective)

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

SHEEP AND GOATS

Nasal worm (Oestrus ovis) – Controls (> 90 % effective) all larval stages.

The list contains the more important endoparasite species. This anthelmintic may also be effective against other species. For more information consult your veterinarian.

PRESENTATION

200 mℓ, 1 ℓ, 5 ℓ and 10 ℓ plastic bottles.

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 PACKAGE INSERT

14 October 2004