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Fasinex Cattle Flukicide Oral Drench for Cattlle 10% is a flukicide for the specific treatment and control of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) infections in cattle.
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Presentation
A cream coloured suspension containing 10% w/v triclabendazole.
Uses
Fasinex 10% is a flukicide for the specific treatment and control of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) infections in cattle. When used at the recommended dose rate, Fasinex is highly effective against all stages of triclabendazole susceptible F. hepatica from 2-week-old early immature forms to adult fluke.
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Dosage and administration
Fasinex 10% is given as an oral drench and is suitable for use through most types of automatic drenching guns. Fasinex can safely be given to young, pregnant or stressed cattle, cattle not producing milk intended for human consumption or dry cattle.
For lactating cattle – see under Contra-indications, warnings, etc.
Recommended dose rate
12 mg triclabendazole/kg bodyweight.
For each additional 50kg body weight add 6 ml to dose.
DOSING PROGRAMME
Routine herd treatment (high risk fluke areas): As a guide, dose all cattle exposed to fluke infected pastures preventatively at regular intervals of 10 weeks from March-April through to October/November. In situations where stock are out-wintered, a dose in January may also be required. All animals grazing the pasture should be treated at these times. Any bought-in cattle should be dosed before joining the main herd. Veterinary advice should be sought with regard to specific preventative dosing regimes.
Routine herd treatment (moderate risk fluke areas): Dose all cattle exposed to fluke infested pastures at regular intervals of 10 weeks throughout the fluke season, usually from September to January/February. Milking cows should be dosed at drying off. An additional preventative treatment in the Spring will assist in reducing the amount of new infection on pasture in the following autumn.
Inwintering
Where cattle are inwintered, a single dose of Fasinex should be given 2 weeks after housing.
Bought in cattle: from fluke risk areas should be treated before joining the main herd.
Treatment of sub-acute and acute outbreaks
Affected cattle, usually young animals, should be treated immediately after diagnosis is reached. Veterinary advice should be sought for subsequent dosing intervals.
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 56 days from last treatment.
Do not administer to cattle producing milk intended for human consumption or to dairy cows within 7 days of calving.
Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible before calculating dose.
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk dosing programmes should be discussed with your Veterinary Adviser. Efficacy of this product against liver fluke is reduced if triclabendazole-resistant strains are present.
For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash splashes from eyes and skin immediately. Take off immediately any contaminated clothing. Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways, or ditches with the product or used container. Dispose of any unused product or containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulatory authority, eg in the UK, the local regional office of the Environment Agency or SEPA.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Protect from frost. Protect from light. Shake the container thoroughly before use. Use unaltered product from the original container. Clean drenching equipment before and after use. Store in tightly closed original container.
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Legal category
POM-VPS (previously PML).
Packaging Quantities
0.8 litre, 2.2 litre and 5 litre backpack.
Further information
Nil.
Marketing authorisation number
VM 12501/4017.
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