Ivermek: instructions for use for cattle animals and dosage, analogues

The livestock of cattle systematically needs anthelmintic treatment. Animals can become infected with worms in the pasture, when drinking water, during the period of stall keeping from each other. Farmers use various preparations. "Ivermek", in accordance with the instructions for use for cattle animals, is a complex drug that can act on many groups of helminths.

Composition and formulation of the drug

"Ivermek" is a domestic anthelmintic drug intended for animals. A complex action allows you to use it for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Suitable for the treatment of lichen, arachnoentomosis, helminthic invasions of a mixed type.

The drug was developed by CJSC "Nito-Pharm" located in the city of Saratov and registered by Rosselkhoznadzor in 2014. International non-proprietary name of the drug: ivermectin, tocopherol. Available in 2 dosage forms: solution for injection and solution for oral use. 1 milliliter of "Ivermek" consists of the main,

• ivermectin - 10 milligrams;
• tocopherol acetate - 40 milligrams.

And auxiliary components:

• demethylacetamide - 400 milligrams;
• polyethylene glycol-660-hydrokeystearate - 150 milligrams;
• benzyl alcohol - 10 milligrams;
• distilled water for injection - up to 1 milliliter.

It is a clear, opalescent liquid. The drug may be colorless or have a light yellow tint.It is packaged in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 500, 400, 250, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 1 milliliter, closed with rubber stoppers reinforced with aluminum caps. Or in polymer opaque bottles with plastic screw caps.

The injection form is used for cows, deer, rams, goats, pigs. The oral formulation is suitable for poultry (chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, quails).

Advantages and disadvantages

Ivermek is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly to cattle.

Pros and consEconomical consumption of the drug.Quick effect after administration.Accurate drug dosing.Livestock stress.The complexity of the procedure with a lack of experience.

Injections must be done with rubber gloves, the injection site is treated with an alcohol solution, disposable sterile syringes are used.

Pharmacology and biological effects

The main active ingredient of the drug - ivermectin, is active against lung, gastrointestinal nematodes (larvae and mature individuals), gadfly larvae, bloodsuckers, various types of ticks. Chlorine ions, penetrating through the membranes of the nerve and muscle cells of the parasites, prevent the passage of nerve impulses, this causes paralysis and death of the parasites. In veterinary medicine, it is used to treat cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry.

After injection, ivermectin quickly penetrates into the systemic circulation and organs, acts within 1.5-2 weeks, and is excreted by the kidneys. It is found in the bile and milk of a cow. The medicine belongs to substances moderately dangerous for humans, it is poisonous to fish and bees. Ivermectin is a substance of hazard class 1 (extremely toxic to humans) in high concentration.

Important: using the medicine according to the instructions makes it safe for people and cattle.

The remains of "Ivermek" can not be poured into water bodies. Medication containers are not reused and disposed of in accordance with the instructions.

Instructions for use and doses for cattle

"Ivermek" is used for cattle in cases of livestock diseases:

• psoroptosis;
• sarcoptic mange;
• syfunculiasis;
• hypodermatosis;
• chorioptosis;
• thelaziosis;
• trichocephalosis;
• Strongylatosis.

Used for mixed parasitic infections. Livestock processing is carried out before the start of the stall period and before being put out to pasture. Animals are treated from gadfly larvae when the insects stop flying.

"Ivermek" is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly into the neck or croup. It is used once, the dosage is 1 ml of the prepared solution for every 50 kilograms of the animal's weight. In severe cases of sarcoptic mange, the drug is administered twice with an interval of 1-1.5 weeks.

For cows, if the volume of the drug exceeds 10 milliliters, it is administered in several areas of 2-3 milliliters.

Pregnant cows are not prescribed the drug. He althy calves older than 3 months of age can be stabbed without fear. Before introducing "Ivermek" to the whole herd, a control group of 7-10 animals is selected. Adult cows and calves are introduced into it to check for complications. If the animals tolerate the drug well, the rest of the livestock is treated after 3 days.

Side effects

Some animals experience depression after injection, loss of appetite, diarrhea may occur.In calves, a slight increase in temperature is possible. The condition of the animals is normalized after 2-3 days and does not require treatment. If symptoms persist, call your veterinarian.

When Ivermek is contraindicated

The drug is not used for lactating cows, debilitated and sick animals. Milk after treatment can be consumed after 28 days, the same period must pass before slaughter. Do not administer Ivermek to pregnant animals.

Special instructions and measures for personal prevention

Injection of livestock is carried out in long-sleeved gowns, hands must be in protective gloves. During the use of "Ivermek" eating, smoking, drinking is prohibited. Do not use for people with allergies. After work, be sure to wash your hands with detergents. The skin and eyes, if the drug has got into them, are washed with running water. In case of accidental consumption of the drug inside, the victim must urgently contact a medical institution, explain to the toxicologist which drug was taken.

Storage conditions and expiration date

The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years from the date of manufacture. The drug is stored in places remote from children, animals, away from direct sunlight, do not heat above +25 °C. Do not place medicine packages near food or feed. After opening the container, the drug should be used within 42 days. Therefore, the date of its opening is put on the bottle. It is forbidden to use the medicine after the expiration date.

Cost and analogues

The cost of the drug depends on the volume of the vial. An ampoule of 1 milliliter costs less than 100 rubles, with a large number of animals it is more profitable to purchase a bottle with a capacity of 50-100 milliliters, its price is about 400 rubles.

Analogues of funds are:

• "Novomek" - has the same active ingredient and longer shelf life, 5 years;
• "Baymek" - a drug with an identical composition, produced by the German pharmaceutical company "Bayer";
• "Ganamectin" is a medicine with an identical active substance, the period of use is 4 years.

"Ivermek" and its analogues are purchased in veterinary pharmacies, a prescription is not required for it.

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