RAFOXANIDE AND FENBENDAZOLE ORAL SUSPENSION

Composition:

  • Rafoxanide                      5.0% w/v
  • Fenbendazole BP             5.0% w/v
  • Aqueous Base                    Q.S.

INDICATIONS:
RAFOXANIDE

Rafoxanide is a halogenated salicylanilide, it is highly effective in cases of facsioliasis&haemonchiasis and is mainly indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic liver flukes infestation in sheep and cattle.

In sheep:

Rafoxanide suspension is a highly effective remedy for treatment and control of adult and immature liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and fasciolagigantica more than 6 weeks). All strains of adults and immature flukes, and all larval stages of the sheep nasal warm.

In cattle:

Rafoxanide suspension is used in the treatment and control of adult and immature liver flukes (Fosciolagigentica, and fasciola hepatica (more than 6 weeks) and adult worms of Haemenchus species.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For oral administration in cattle and sheep.
For sheep, the recommended therapeutic dose is 7.5 mg fenbendazole and 7.5 mg rafoxanide per kilogram bodyweight. For cattle, the recommended therapeutic dose is 11.25 mg fenbendazole and 11.25 mg rafoxanide per kilogram bodyweight.
Shake well before use Estimate bodyweight carefully.
Use only properly calibrated dosing equipment.

Practical dosage recommendations are as follows:

Bodyweight(Kg) Dose  (ml)
CATTLE
50 11.25
100 22.5
400 90.0
>400 kg 11.25 ML/50 kg
SHEEP
10 1.5
50 7.5

At 2 months after housing, when dosing cattle for worms and adult fluke, a lowerdose of 7.5 mg/kg can be used i.e. 7.5 ml per 50 kg bodyweight, 30ml per 200 kg or 75 ml per 500 kg.

CATEGORY: Anthelmintic for Cattles, sheep and goats.
STORAGE:Store in cool dark place, below 25°C. Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.