NOROMECTIN
Contra-indications,
warnings, etc
For animal treatment
only.
Some horses carrying heavy infection of Onchocerca
microfilariae have experienced oedema and pruritus
following dosing, assumed to be the result of death
of large numbers of microfilariae. These signs
resolve within a few days but symptomatic treatment
may be advisable.
Noromectin 1.87% Oral Paste for Horses has been
formulated for use in horses only. Dogs and cats may
be adversely affected by the concentration of
ivermectin in the veterinary medicinal product if
they are allowed to ingest spilled paste or have
access to used syringes. Avermectins may not be well
tolerated in all non-target species (cases of
intolerance with fatal outcome are reported in dogs,
especially Collies.Old English Sheepdogs and related
breeds or crosses, and also in turtles/tortoises. Do
not use in dogs or cats as severe adverse reactions
may occur.Animals must not be
slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
Horses must not be treated within 34 days of
slaughter for human consumption. Do not use in mares
producing milk for human consumption
Do not smoke or eat
while handling the product.
Wash hands after use.
Avoid eye contact.
Do not use in dogs or
cats as severe adverse reactions may occur
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
TO FISH AND AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface
water or ditches with product or used containers.
Any unused product or waste material should be
disposed of in accordance with guidance from your
local waste regulation authority
Frequent and repeated
use may lead to the development of resistance.
Uses
Noromectin 1.87% Oral Paste for Horses kills the adult and
some larval stages of the important internal parasites of
horses. Noromectin 1.87% Oral Paste for Horses at the
recommended dose rate of 200 mcg ivermectin per kg bodyweight is
indicated for the treatment of the following internal parasites
of horses:
Large strongyles (redworms).: adults and 4th larval (arterial)
stages of Strongylus vulgaris, adults and tissue larval stages
of S. edentatus and adults of S. equinus.
Adult small strongyles (redworms)
including benzimidazole resistant strains: Cyathostomum
catinatum, Cyathostomum pateratum, Cylicocyclus ashworthi,
Cylicocyclus elongatus, Cylicocyclus insigne, Cylicocyclus
leptostomum, Cylicocyclus nassatus, Cylicocyclus radiatus,
Cylicostephanus asymetricus, Cylicostephanus bidentatus,
Cylicostephanus calicatus, Cylicostephanus goldi,
Cylicostephanus longibursatus, Cylicostephanus minutus,
Cylicodontophorus bicornatus and Gyalocephalus capitatus.
Adult and immature lungworms:
Dictyocaulus arnfieldi
Pinworms: Adult and immature Oxyuris equi
Ascarids: Adult and 3rd and 4th stage Parascaris equorum
Hairworms: Adult Trichostrongylus
axei
Intestinal threadworms: Adult
Strongyloides westeri
Neck threadworms:
Microfilariae of Onchocerca spp
Oral and gastric larval stages of
stomach bots: Gasterophilus spp.
Ivermectin is not effective against encysted larval stages of
the small strongyles.
18/02/2010
