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

  • 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 m per 10 kg body mass.

Dose rate table

Body mass  (kg)Dose volume  (m)Animals treated per
100 mℓ200 mℓ250 mℓ500 mℓ1 ℓ2,5 ℓ5 ℓ
1011002002505001 0002 5005 000
202501001252505001 2502 500
3033366831663338331 666
4042550621252506251 250
5052040501002005001 000
1001010202550100250500
20020510122550125250
30030368163383166
40040256122562125
50050245102050100

 

EFFICACY

Cattle – Endoparasites

i)                    Gastrointestinal Roundworms

Worm SpeciesImmatureAdult
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 Species2 weeks4 weeks6 weeksAdult
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)  *  *  *  *
 3 weeks6 weeks8 weeksAdult
Giant liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica)  **  **  *  *

Definition:            * Controls (≥ 90 % effective)

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

Sheep & Goats – Endoparasites

  1. Gastrointestinal Roundworms
Worm SpeciesImmatureAdult
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 Species2 weeks4 weeks6 weeksAdult
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)  *  *  *  *
 3 weeks6 weeks8 weeksAdult
Giant liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica)  *  *  *  *

Definition:            * Controls (≥ 90% effective)

  1. Nasal worm
Controls all stages (1st, 2nd and 3rd 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

Fax: +27 (0) 11 392 3158

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

 

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

13 September 2006