Flubenol Individual Treatment Pack 600g

Presentation
White powder containing flubendazole 5% w/w (50 mg/g) in a 600 g tub.

Uses
Flubendazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic for oral administration, active against mature and immature stages of the following nematodes of the gastro–intestinal tract of the pig: Ascaris suum (large roundworm), Hyostrongylus rubidus (red stomach worm), Oesophagostomum dentatum (nodular worm), Trichuris suis (whipworm).
Flubendazole is ovicidal.

Dosage and administration

1. Individual treatment: (Single administration)
Add 1 g of Flubenol for each 10 kg bodyweight onto the finished feed. (This is equivalent to 5 mg of flubendazole per one kg bodyweight). One 13 g measuring spoon treats one 130 kg sow.

2. Treatment frequency:
Twice a year unless recommended otherwise by a veterinary surgeon. New arrivals should be treated on arrival and before mixing with other animals.

3. Treatment of clinical worm infestations: Consult a veterinary surgeon for initial identification of problem species. Treat relevant infestations at intervals shown below:

Nodular worm: every 2 months.
Large roundworm: every 2 months.
Red stomach worm: every month.
Whipworm: every 6 weeks.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Withdrawal periods
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 7 days from the last treatment.

Warnings
For animal treatment only.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Accidental ingestion by humans should be avoided. Avoid direct skin contact. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves when mixing and handling the product. Wash affected parts if skin contact occurs.If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse thoroughly with water. If the operation involves potential exposure to dust, either a half mask respirator (European Standard EN149) with disposable filter or a non-disposable respirator (European Standard EN140) fitted with a filter (EN143) should be worn.

Pharmaceutical precautions
Store in tightly closed original containers. Do not store above 25°C. The product will remain stable in the finished feed for 2 months. The product can be incorporated into pelleted feed, preconditioned with steam for up to 5 minutes at a temperature of 77°C and can withstand pelleting temperatures up to 116°C.

Legal category
POM-VPS (previously MFSX).

Packaging Quantities
600 g plastic tub with a 13 g measuring spoon.

Further information
When incorporated into feed, for example, for treating small groups of animals, this product should only be incorporated by approved manufacturers.

Marketing authorisation number
Vm 00242/4055.