Uni-Dose

A Wireworm remedy for sheep.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

UNI-DOSE®                                                                                                                                                  

Reg. No. G3078 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V02/18.1/770 [NS0]

Solution for oral dosing

INDICATIONS

A ready-to-use wireworm and nasal worm remedy for sheep.

COMPOSITION

Contains: Trichlorfon 20 % m/v

*Organophosphate

CAUTION

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Store in a cool, dry place at or below 25 °C.
  • Keep container tightly closed.

WARNINGS

  • Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 7 days of treatment.
  • Do not mix or dilute with any other deworming product, solvent or unspecified substance.
  • Sheep must be inoculated against pulpy kidney (enterotoxaemia) before dosing.
  • Animals with severe anaemia and/or stress should be handled with great care during dosing.
  • Keep away from food and drink.
  • 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.

Note to physician: This is an organophosphate containing product. In the event of human consumption, keep patient fully atropinised and use 2-PAM.

Note to veterinarian: In the event of overdosing of an animal, give atropine sulphate intravenously at a rate of 1,0 mg/10 kg repeatedly to attain effect and thereafter repeat as needed to maintain atropinisation at a rate of 0,5 mg/10 kg. Inject 2-PAM intravenously at a rate of 50 mg/kg.

PRECAUTIONS

  • Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the product.
  • Avoid contact of the product with the eyes, skin and mouth. Splashes must be washed immediately with large quantities of water.
  • Wash hands after use.
  • Dispose of any containers, disposable equipment and any other waste after use, in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • Do not contaminate rivers, dams or any water sources with containers or waste.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Shake well before use.

Ready-to-use solution for oral dosing.

Dosage:

  • Dose 50 mg/kg body weight – i.e., 2,5 mℓ/10 kg body weight. This dose rate also controls the Kokstad strain of Haemonchus contortus.
  • For the Nooitgedacht strain of Haemonchus contortus, dose 4 mℓ/10 kg body weight.
  • For Oestrus ovis, dose 4 mℓ/10 kg body weight.

DOSAGE TABLE

BODY WEIGHT (kg)DOSE (mℓ)DOSE (mℓ) Nooitgedacht strain and Oestrus ovis
102,5 4
205 8
307,512
401016
5012,520
601524
7017,528
802032

EFFICACY in sheep at 50 mg/kg body weight

Roundworm SpeciesImmatureAdult
Wireworm (Haemonchus contortus)••

EFFICACY in sheep at 80 mg/kg body weight

ParasiteFirst Stage Instar LarvaeSecond Stage Instar LarvaeThird Stage Instar Larvae
Nasal worm (Oestrus ovis)•••••

•             Controls (≥ 90 % effective)

••           Aids in control (60 – 89 % effective)

IDENTIFICATION

Clear, light green, slightly viscous solution.

PRESENTATION

High-density polyethylene bottle, containing 1 ℓ or 5 ℓ, closed with a screw on cap.

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

20 October 2005