OXITRIL

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

OXITRIL

Reg. No. G4291 (Act 36/1947)

INDICATIONS

Oxitril is used for the treatment of coccidiosis in chickens and turkeys, caused by infection with various species of Eimeria. Oxitril is effective against all intestinal stages of susceptible coccidia. To assist in the development of natural immunity to coccidiosis in breeder and layer replacer stock exposed to continuous challenge of virulent strains of coccidia.

COMPOSITION

Each 1 mℓ contains toltrazuril 25 mg.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

• Store at or below 25 °C.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not use Oxitril after the expiry date which is stated on the container label.
• In-use storage of diluted oral solution is 48 hours.
• Do not store partially used containers for future use.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter chickens for human consumption within 14 days and turkeys within 16 days after treatment. Do not use in birds producing eggs for human consumption.
• As with all anticoccidials, prolonged use may result in the development of resistant strains.
• Dilution in water at less than 1:1 000 will result in the precipitation of the active ingredient.
• Do not mix with other medication.
• Oxitril is an alkaline solution, avoid contact. Wear synthetic rubber gloves when handling the concentrated product. Wash any splashes from skin or eyes immediately with water.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using the product.
• Store away from food and feed.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
• Dispose of medicated water within 48 hours and empty containers according to local waste disposal regulations and do not reuse for any other purpose.
• 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, notify the registration holder.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Dosage

• Oxitril is indicated in water medication at the rate of 25 ppm (1 ℓ Oxitril per 1 000 ℓ of drinking water). This should be for a continuous period of 48 hours. Alternatively, it can be added at the higher level of 75 ppm (3 ℓ per 1 000 ℓ) for 8 hours per day on 2 successive days.
• Two days’ treatment is sufficient for the therapy of an outbreak of clinical coccidiosis, or control of subclinical coccidiosis during the feeding of ionophores.
• During treatment all water available to the flock must be medicated. Treatment may be by direct application into the header tanks or using an accurate water proportioning system.
• Before use, header tanks should be emptied, thoroughly cleaned and then filled with a known volume of clean water before adding the required amount of Oxitril. The resulting mixture should be stirred. Header tanks should be inspected at regular intervals for the presence of dust, algae formation and sedimentation.

PRESENTATION

Oxitril is a clear, colourless to brown oral solution packaged in white bottomed 1 ℓ and 2,5 ℓ backpacks, composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, with a blue 38 mm tamper evident polypropylene cap and 35 mm diameter aluminium seal.

Not all pack sizes may 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 PACKAGE INSERT 19 October 2020